Italian Quesadillas With Pomodoro Herb Salsa Recipe

Name: Italian Quesadillas With Pomodoro Herb Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts (6-8oz or p); 8 (8 inch) soft flour tortillas; 1 (15 ounce) jarpre-made alfredo sauce (I like Classico 4 Cheese); 1 (8 ounce) packagesliced mozzarella cheese; 4 plum tomatoes; 3 -5 garlic cloves, minced; 3 -4 stalks green onions (mince white ends with garlic, finely chop green ends); ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped fine; ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped fine (you can cut amounts down and used dried, but I recommend at least one fresh herb for texture); 4 tablespoons olive oil; ¼ cup chicken broth; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon sugar; ¼ teaspoon red pepper (or to taste); 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Servings: persons

6 chicken breasts (6-8oz or p)
8 (8 inch) soft flour tortillas
1 (15 ounce) jarpre-made alfredo sauce (I like Classico 4 Cheese)
1 (8 ounce) packagesliced mozzarella cheese
4 plum tomatoes
3 -5 garlic cloves, minced
3 -4 stalks green onions (mince white ends with garlic, finely chop green ends)
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped fine
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped fine (you can cut amounts down and used dried, but I recommend at least one fresh herb for texture)
4 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup chicken broth
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon red pepper (or to taste)
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

1
Pomodoro Salsa.
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- Clean out seeds and dice tomatoes into 1/4 pieces.
3
- Mince white parts of onion and garlic in small food processor and add HALF of mix to tomatoes.
4
- Mix chopped basil, parsley, and green ends of onion, add HALF to mix.
5
- Add 2 Tbls olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp sugar, and 1 tsp balsamic vinegar.
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- Mix together and leave to set for 1 hour in fridge.
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Quesadillas.
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- Cut raw chicken breasts into 1/2 pieces and put in medium sauce pan.
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- Add other half of minced garlic and onion, 2 Tbls olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp red pepper.
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- Sautee on medium high heat until chicken browned on both sides.
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- Add 1/4 cup chicken broth and other half of Chopped herb mix, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minute Let cool and break down or mash chicken.
12
- Spray 2 cookie sheets with non stick cooking spray and place 4 tortilla shells on each with ends overlapping sides.
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- Spread 1 Tbls alfredo sauce on flat half of each tortilla.
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- Spoon chicken mix evenly onto same half of 8 tortillas.
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- Place 1 one layer of sliced mozzarella cheese on top of chicken.
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- Fold over empty half of tortilla and press each down with your hand.
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- Bake in pre-heated oven at 375 for 8-10 minute.
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Serving.
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- Heat remainder of alferdo sauce in microwave for 90 sec.
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- Place a quesadilla on the plate, then spoon pomodoro salsa to the SIDE (the fresh mixing is nice), than drizzle both with hot alfredo sauce.
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- Garnish with a few extra sprigs of fresh herb.
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ENJOY!

1373

kcal

Calories

Fat

190

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 chicken breasts (6-8oz or p), 8 (8 inch) soft flour tortillas, 1 (15 ounce) jarpre-made alfredo sauce (I like Classico 4 Cheese), 1 (8 ounce) packagesliced mozzarella cheese, and more.

Yes, Italian Quesadillas With Pomodoro Herb Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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!

Italian Quesadillas With Pomodoro Herb Salsa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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