Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Chicken Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 boneless chicken breasts; ½ cup Italian salad dressing; 6 flour tortillas (12 inch); ¼ cup melted butter; 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese; 1 cup diced tomatoes; ½ cup shredded lettuce; 1 cup salsa; 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning; ¾ cup sour cream

Servings: persons

3 boneless chicken breasts
½ cup Italian salad dressing
6 flour tortillas (12 inch)
¼ cup melted butter
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese
1 cup diced tomatoes
½ cup shredded lettuce
1 cup salsa
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
¾ cup sour cream

1
Place chicken breasts in a bowl with enough salad dressing to coat.
2
Marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes
3
Grill marinated chicken until cooked throughout in a lightly oiled pan.
4
Cut into 3/4-inch pieces & set aside.
5
Brush one side of tortilla with butter and place in frying pan over medium heat.
6
On one half of tortilla add cheese, tomatoes, and Cajun seasoning (in that order).
7
Make sure to spread to the edge of the half.
8
Top with diced chicken.
9
Fold empty tortilla side on top and flip over in pan so the cheese is on top of the chicken.
10
Cook until warm throughout.
11
Cut into six equal wedges
12
Top with lettuce, salsa, & sour cream.

983

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 boneless chicken breasts, ½ cup Italian salad dressing, 6 flour tortillas (12 inch), ¼ cup melted butter, and more.

Yes, 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.

Chicken Quesadillas

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