Authentic Style Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Name: Authentic Style Chicken Quesadilla
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts or 1 lb chicken tenders; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa (mild or hot); 5 canned jalapeno slices (chopped); 1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons cumin; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; salt; 5 -6 flour tortillas; 5 -6 slices white American cheese; 3 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

1 lb chicken breasts or 1 lb chicken tenders
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa (mild or hot)
5 canned jalapeno slices (chopped)
1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt
5 -6 flour tortillas
5 -6 slices white American cheese
3 tablespoons butter

1
Add tomatoes, broth, salsa, jalapenos, cumin, garlic, and salt to a medium size sauce pan and bring to a boil.
2
Chop chicken into small bite size pieces and add to boiling sauce. Turn heat immediately down to low- medium and simmer until chicken is cooked through. You can simmer for longer if you want more flavor infused into the meat.
3
Heat 1/2 tablespoon of butter (or spray cooking spray) into a pan on medium low heat. Place cheese slice into center of flour tortilla. With a slotted spoon pick up chicken pieces and allow the juice to drain out. Place in center of tortilla and fold close. Cook tortillas about a minute on each side until golden brown and serve. Goes well with a guacamole salad.

1564

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

123

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chicken breasts or 1 lb chicken tenders, 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa (mild or hot), and more.

Yes, Authentic Style Chicken Quesadilla falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Authentic Style Chicken Quesadilla

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