Southwest Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Southwest Chicken Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked chicken, finely shredded; 1/2 cup salsa, plus additional for serving; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 8 (8 inch) flour tortillas; 1 1/2 cups jalapeno jack cheese or 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded; 8 sprigs fresh cilantro, minced; top with salsa, and; sour cream, if desired

Servings: persons

1 cup cooked chicken, finely shredded
1/2 cup salsa, plus additional for serving
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons chili powder
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups jalapeno jack cheese or 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
8 sprigs fresh cilantro, minced
top with salsa, and
sour cream, if desired

1
Heat oven to 450u00b0F Line 2 baking sheets with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Spray with CRISCO(R) No-Stick Cooking Spray.
2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine chicken, salsa, salt, pepper, mayonnaise, chili powder and minced cilantro.
3
Arrange 4 tortillas on baking sheet. Top with chicken mixture. Top with remaining 4 tortillas; press closed gently.
4
Bake 5 minutes. Remove baking sheets from oven. Carefully turn quesadillas with spatula.
5
Return to oven; bake 5 minutes more, or until browned. Let stand 2 minutes. Cut each in quarters.
6
Serve immediately, with additional salsa and sour cream if desired.

1051

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 cup cooked chicken, finely shredded, 1/2 cup salsa, plus additional for serving, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Southwest 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southwest Chicken Quesadillas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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