Easy Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Easy Chicken Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies; 1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese; 6 8-inch flour tortillas; 1 cup shredded cooked chicken meat; 1 small tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 2 green onions, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; butter or margarine; guacamole (for garnish) (optional); sour cream (for garnish) (optional); salsa (for garnish) (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
6 8-inch flour tortillas
1 cup shredded cooked chicken meat
1 small tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
butter or margarine
guacamole (for garnish) (optional)
sour cream (for garnish) (optional)
salsa (for garnish) (optional)

1
Heat a skillet over low heat.
2
Spread a small amount of butter evenly over one side of tortilla and place tortilla buttered side down in the skillet.
3
For each tortilla, sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese over 1/2 of the tortilla and top with chopped chilies, chicken, tomato, green onions, and cilantro.
4
Fold the other side over the top and press down gently.
5
Cook quesadilla over low heat 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once.
6
Remove quesadilla from skillet and keep warm on a plate in a low oven (300F).
7
Repeat with remaining tortillas.
8
When finished, serve quesadillas cut in three sections (using a pizza cutter works great) and garnished with guacamole, sour cream and salsa, if desired.

840

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, 1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese, 6 8-inch flour tortillas, 1 cup shredded cooked chicken meat, and more.

Yes, Easy 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.

Easy Chicken Quesadillas

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