Cinco De Mango Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Cinco De Mango Chicken Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 1 dried ancho chiles or 1 dried pasilla pepper, stemmed and seeded; salt; 4 burrito-size flour tortillas (10 inch); 6 ounces thinly sliced monterey jack cheese; 1 ripe mango, pitted and thinly sliced; ¼ cup minced red bell pepper; ¼ cup sliced green onion; mango salsa

Servings: persons

1
Cook Chicken on lightly oiled grill over medium heat for about 5 minutes on each side or until lightly charred and cooked through.
2
Let chicken cool slightly and cut into strips.
3
Puree the tomato sauce and dried pepper in food processor or blender.
4
Transfer to small saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes.
5
Add grilled chicken to the pan and toss well to coat.
6
Season to taste with salt.
7
Place flour tortillas on a flat surface.
8
Top half of each tortilla with equal amounts of cheese, mango, bell pepper, green onion and chicken.
9
Fold over tortilla.
10
Cook in large skillet on both sides until cheese is melted and tortilla is crisp.
11
Serve with mango salsa.
12
Note: Can also cook in quesadilla maker.

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* 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.

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: 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts, 8 ounces tomato sauce, 1 dried ancho chiles or 1 dried pasilla pepper, stemmed and seeded, salt, and more.

Yes, Cinco De Mango 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.

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Cinco De Mango Chicken Quesadillas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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