Chicken Quesadillas
Gourmet chicken quesadillas are a great way to spice up your mealtime. You don’t have to make a run for the border to get authentic Mexican cuisine with this great-tasting recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon(s) oil
- 1/4 cup(s) chopped onions
- 1 small minced garlic clove
- 1/4 cup(s) chopped bell peppers
- 2 minced chili peppers (to taste)
- 3 chopped plum tomatoes
- 1 oil for frying
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cup(s) cooked chicken
- 1 salsa
- 1 sour cream
Instructions
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In a medium heavy skillet saute the onions, garlic, and peppers in the 2 tbsp oil until soft.
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Add the chili peppers and tomatoes and simmer for a few minutes more.
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Add the chicken and stir well to combine.
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Heat a thin layer of oil in a heavy medium sized pan over medium low heat.
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Place a tortilla in the pan and sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese.
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Add about 1/4 of the chicken mixture and top with another 1/4 cup cheese.
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Cover with another tortilla and cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
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Flip the quesadilla over and cook for an additional two minutes.
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Remove from the heat and cut into wedges.
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Keep warm while frying the remaining quesadillas.
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Serve with salsa and sour cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 2982.14kcalCarbohydrates: 233.83gProtein: 157.48gFat: 161.69gSaturated Fat: 55.26gCholesterol: 420.6mgSodium: 6353.13mgFiber: 17.99gSugar: 28.59g
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