Chicken and Mushroom Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Chicken and Mushroom Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter; 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, sliced; 4 ounces button mushrooms, sliced; 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 2/3 cup finely chopped onion; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese; Olive oil; 16 5 1/2-inch-diameter corn tortillas

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter
2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, sliced
4 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
Olive oil
16 5 1/2-inch-diameter corn tortillas

1
Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add chili powder, garlic and oregano.
3
Saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4
Add shiitake and button mushrooms and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Mix in chicken, onion and cilantro.
7
Cool 10 minutes.
8
Mix in cheese.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
(Can be made 8 hours ahead.
11
Cover and chill.)
12
Prepare barbecue (medium heat).
13
Lightly brush oil on 1 side of 8 tortillas.
14
Place tortillas, oil side down, on large baking sheet.
15
Divide chicken mixture among tortillas, spreading to even thickness.
16
Top with remaining 8 tortillas; press, then brush with oil.
17
Grill quesadillas until heated through and golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
18
Cut into wedges.

989

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter, 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Mushroom 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.

Chicken and Mushroom Quesadillas

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