Quick Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Quick Chicken Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast trimmed; 1 cup pineapple juice; 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 onion small, sliced; salt; pepper; 4 tortillas Spelt; 1 cup jack cheese Monterrey, shredded

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast trimmed
1 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 onion small, sliced
salt
pepper
4 tortillas Spelt
1 cup jack cheese Monterrey, shredded

1
Prepare marinade by combining pineapple juice, soy sauce and garlic in a medium sized bowl. Season chicken with salt and pepper, add to marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add sliced onions and cook until translucent. Remove onions from pan; set aside. Add chicken breast and cook on each side for 5 minutes or until cooked through. Return onions to pan and heat through. They will become caramelized when done.
3
Dice cooked chicken into 1/2 inch cubes. Equally divide and arrange chicken, onions and cheese on half of each tortilla.
4
Wipe skillet clean. Fold tortilla in half and toast in skillet over medium high heat. Flip to toast other side.
5
Cut each tortilla into 4 quesadillas. Serve with salsa or pico de gallo.

275

kcal

Calories

Fat

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast trimmed, 1 cup pineapple juice, 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Quick 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.

Quick Chicken Quesadillas

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