Basic Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Basic Chicken Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup shortening; 1-1/4 cups warm water; 1 cup each shredded cheddar, part-skim mozzarella and pepper Jack cheese; 2 cups diced cooked chicken; 1 cup sliced green onions; 1 cup sliced ripe olives; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained; Salsa and sour cream

Servings: persons

4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups warm water
1 cup each shredded cheddar, part-skim mozzarella and pepper Jack cheese
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup sliced green onions
1 cup sliced ripe olives
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
Salsa and sour cream

1
In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking powder. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Add enough warm water, stirring until mixture forms a ball. Let stand for 10 minutes. Divide into 28 portions.
2
On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 7-in. circle. Cook on a lightly greased griddle for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes on each side, breaking any bubbles with a toothpick if necessary. Keep warm.
3
In a large bowl, combine cheeses. For each quesadilla, place a tortilla on the griddle; sprinkle with about 2 tablespoons cheese mixture, 2 tablespoons chicken, 1 tablespoon onions, 1 tablespoon olives and 1 teaspoon chilies. Top with 1 tablespoon cheese mixture and another tortilla.
4
Cook for 30-60 seconds; turn and cook 30 seconds longer or until cheese is melted. Cut into wedges. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

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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: 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Basic Chicken Quesadillas 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.

Basic Chicken Quesadillas

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