Chicken Quesadillas With Green Tomato Salsa Recipe

Name: Chicken Quesadillas With Green Tomato Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 oz green tomatoes, finely chopped; 1/2 None medium red onion, finely chopped; 1 None green chili, finely chopped, seeds removed; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1 pinch chili powder; 1 1/2 None limes, juiced; -1 None Quesadillas; 2 None cooked chicken breasts, shredded then chopped; 12 None flour tortillas; 6 oz Cheddar cheese, grated; None None sour cream, to serve; None None avocado, sliced, to serve

Servings: persons

7 oz green tomatoes, finely chopped
1/2 None medium red onion, finely chopped
1 None green chili, finely chopped, seeds removed
2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp cumin
1 pinch chili powder
1 1/2 None limes, juiced
-1 None Quesadillas
2 None cooked chicken breasts, shredded then chopped
12 None flour tortillas
6 oz Cheddar cheese, grated
None None sour cream, to serve
None None avocado, sliced, to serve

1
To make the green tomato salsa, combine tomatoes, onion, chili, cilantro, garlic, spices and lime juice in a food processor and pulse 2-3 times until chopped. Remove 2/3 of salsa from food processor and transfer to a bowl along with chicken. Pulse remaining 1/3 of salsa until liquidy then transfer to a serving bowl.
2
Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Oil 1 side of tortillas then place, oiled-side down, in frying pan. Spread 1/6 of the chicken salsa mixture over top then sprinkle with cheese. Place a second tortilla, oiled-side up, on top. Press down firmly with a spatula as it cooks. When the bottom tortilla is golden, carefully flip it over and cook the other side until golden. Set aside, covered to keep warm. Repeat with remaining tortillas, chicken and cheese.
3
Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve with green tomato salsa, sour cream and sliced avocado.

1377

kcal

Calories

Fat

237

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 oz green tomatoes, finely chopped, 1/2 None medium red onion, finely chopped, 1 None green chili, finely chopped, seeds removed, 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken Quesadillas With Green Tomato Salsa falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Quesadillas With Green Tomato Salsa

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Variations & substitutions

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