CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
This is a great recipe for parties. I freeze the leftovers; they reheat quite well. The zesty chicken and cooked peppers are a succulent delight when mixed with the melted cheeses. Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa.
Provided by Heather
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 55m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler. Grease a baking sheet.
- Toss the chicken with the fajita seasoning, then spread onto the baking sheet. Place under the broiler and cook until the chicken pieces are no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the green bell peppers, red bell peppers, onion, and chicken. Cook and stir until the vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes.
- Layer half of each tortilla with the chicken and vegetable mixture, then sprinkle with the Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and Monterey Jack. Fold the tortillas in half and Place onto a baking sheet.
- Bake quesadillas in the preheated oven until the cheeses have melted, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 504.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
This chicken quesadilla recipe has an impressive look and taste with little preparation. The leftover chicken gets Mexican flair from cumin in this fun main dish. -Linda Wetzel, Woodland Park, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until heated through, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Brush 1 side of tortillas with butter; place buttered side down on a lightly greased baking sheet. Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture over half of each tortilla; sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese. , Fold plain side of tortilla over cheese. Bake at 375° until crisp and golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Cut into wedges; serve with sour cream and guacamole.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 901mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
CHICKEN QUESADILLAS (SOUTH BEACH STYLE)
Make and share this Chicken Quesadillas (South Beach Style) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Jeff Z
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat over to 200 degrees F.
- Heat 1 tortilla in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until warm, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with one-quarter each of the cheese, chicken, avocado, scallions and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board, fold tortilla in half, and place on a baking sheet in the over to keep warm. Repeat to use remaining ingredients.
- Cut each quesadilla into 3 triangles and serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.1, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 49.3, Sodium 254.2, Carbohydrate 6.9, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 1.5, Protein 21.3
CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
These easy, budget-friendly chicken quesadillas make a quick lunch for two or a simple party snack and are a great way to use up leftover roast chicken
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Time 16m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spread 2 tbsp salsa onto each tortilla, then evenly top one of them with the beans, spring onion, chicken and cheddar. Scatter with coriander, if you have it. Sandwich with the other tortilla, then brush with oil.
- Heat a large non-stick frying pan, then cook the tortilla, oil-side down, for 4 mins. Carefully turn over with a palette knife (or by turning it out onto a plate, sliding it back into the pan), then cook for 2 mins on the other side until golden. Serve cut into wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 3.18 milligram of sodium
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