Mario Batali's Spicy Chicken and Cheddar Quesadilla

Name: Mario Batali's Spicy Chicken and Cheddar Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 lb ground chicken; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained; 3 garlic cloves, mashed; 1 chipotle pepper, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ cup salsa (your favorite); 8 flour tortillas, quesadilla size; 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1
Warm oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat.
2
Add chicken and cook, breaking up meat, until no longer pink.
3
Add green chiles, garlic, chipotle, chili powder, cumin, and salt and cook, stirring (1 minute).
4
Add salsa and cook until mixture thickens (5 minutes).
5
Transfer to a large bowl.
6
To assemble quesadillas, top each tortilla with 1/8 of the chicken mixture and 1/8 of the cheese.
7
Fold tortilla in half.
8
Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 8 quesadillas.
9
Toast in cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, about 4 minutes per side.
10
Cut each quesadilla into 4 pieces (most easily done with scissors or pizza cutters) and serve.

1333

kcal

Calories

Fat

179

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.

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: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 lb ground chicken, 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained, 3 garlic cloves, mashed, and more.

Yes, Mario Batali's Spicy Chicken and Cheddar 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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Mario Batali's Spicy Chicken and Cheddar Quesadillas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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