Chicken and Napolitos Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Chicken and Napolitos Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 3 ounces pre- cooked chicken breasts, mixed sizes; 2 ounces green peppers, cut in 1/4 inch strips; 2 ounces tomatoes, diced; 12 ounce cilantro, coarsely chopped; 12 inches flour tortillas; 6 ounces monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend, shredded; 1 lb roma tomato, seeded and cored, diced into 1/4 inch pieces; ½ cup minced white onion; 1 scallion, minced; 2 serrano peppers or 1 jalapeno, minced; ¼ teaspoon oregano; ¼ cup cilantro, coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon lime juice; ½ teaspoon canola oil; ⅛ teaspoon cumin powder; ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 ounces pre- cooked chicken breasts, mixed sizes
2 ounces green peppers, cut in 1/4 inch strips
2 ounces tomatoes, diced
12 ounce cilantro, coarsely chopped
12 inches flour tortillas
6 ounces monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend, shredded
1 lb roma tomato, seeded and cored, diced into 1/4 inch pieces
½ cup minced white onion
1 scallion, minced
2 serrano peppers or 1 jalapeno, minced
¼ teaspoon oregano
¼ cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon lime juice
½ teaspoon canola oil
⅛ teaspoon cumin powder
¼ teaspoon sea salt

1
Use one teaspoon of the oil to lightly oil the grill or large skillet.
2
Add precooked chicken pieces, Napolitos (green peppers can be used instead), tomatoes, and cilantro.
3
Cook for two minutes stirring constantly and set aside.
4
Wipe the griddle then add the other teaspoon of vegetable oil and spread to coat the surface.
5
Place the tortilla on the grill.
6
Top with shredded cheese and cook for one minute or until cheese starts to melt.
7
Add the chicken mix and fold the tortilla.
8
Cut the tortilla in four pie shaped pieces.
9
Serve with spicy Pico de Gallo, guacamole, sour cream and lemon wedges.
10
For the sauce combine all ingredients in a deep bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight to mix flavors.
11
Sauce YIELDS 2 1/2 cups.

1405

kcal

Calories

Fat

245

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 3 ounces pre- cooked chicken breasts, mixed sizes, 2 ounces green peppers, cut in 1/4 inch strips, 2 ounces tomatoes, diced, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Napolitos 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 Napolitos Quesadillas

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