Chipotle Pork Quesadillas Recipe Recipe

Name: Chipotle Pork Quesadillas Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless pork chops (about 12 ounces total); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 yellow onion, chopped; 1 cup canned diced tomatoes; 3 medium garlic cloves, minced; 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus additional leaves for garnishing; 8 medium flour tortillas; 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese; Cotija cheese, crumbled; Tomatillo salsa; Avocado

Servings: persons

2 boneless pork chops (about 12 ounces total)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
1 cup canned diced tomatoes
3 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus additional leaves for garnishing
8 medium flour tortillas
1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
Cotija cheese, crumbled
Tomatillo salsa
Avocado

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper.
2
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat.
3
Add the pork and cook until browned, 4 minutes on each side.
4
Transfer to a cutting board and let cool; cut into thin strips.
5
In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat.
6
Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes.
7
Stir in the tomatoes and their juice, the garlic, chipotle and cumin and cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until the mixture thickens, about 3 minutes; stir in the pork and chopped cilantro.
8
Heat a grill pan over medium heat.
9
Brush one side of each tortilla with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
10
Working in batches, cook the tortillas oiled side down until grill marks form, 1 to 2 minutes.
11
Arrange 4 tortillas grilled side down on a baking sheet.
12
Divide the pork mixture among the tortillas and sprinkle with the cheese.
13
Top with the remaining tortillas, grilled side up.
14
Bake until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
15
Cut into wedges and top with the cilantro leaves, cotija cheese, and tomatillo salsa.

1031

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 boneless pork chops (about 12 ounces total), Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 yellow onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Pork Quesadillas Recipe 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.

Chipotle Pork Quesadillas Recipe

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