Chicken & Basil Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Chicken & Basil Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spread, spread; 1 lb shredded cooked chicken (about 2-1/2 cups); 1 (7 1/4 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, rinsed, drained and chopped; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 4 oz.) or 1 cup monterey jack cheese (about 4 oz.); ¼ cup thinly sliced onion; ¼ cup thinly sliced basil leaves; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 (14 ounce) package burrito-size flour tortillas (8)

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spread, spread
1 lb shredded cooked chicken (about 2-1/2 cups)
1 (7 1/4 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, rinsed, drained and chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 4 oz.) or 1 cup monterey jack cheese (about 4 oz.)
¼ cup thinly sliced onion
¼ cup thinly sliced basil leaves
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (14 ounce) package burrito-size flour tortillas (8)

1
Preheat oven to 425.
2
In large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons melted I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!
3
Spread and remaining ingredients except tortillas; set aside.
4
Evenly brush one side of 4 tortillas with 1 tablespoon Spread.
5
On baking sheet, arrange tortillas brushed side down.
6
Evenly spoon filling over 4 tortillas, then top with remaining tortillas.
7
Brush tops with remaining 1 tablespoon Spread.
8
Bake 8 minutes or until tortillas are slightly golden and cheese is melted.
9
To serve, cut each quesadilla into 6 triangles.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spread, spread, 1 lb shredded cooked chicken (about 2-1/2 cups), 1 (7 1/4 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, rinsed, drained and chopped, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 4 oz.) or 1 cup monterey jack cheese (about 4 oz.), and more.

Yes, Chicken & Basil 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 & Basil Quesadillas

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