Four Cheese Chicken Quesadilla Recipes

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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



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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

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced
1 (1.27 ounce) packet fajita seasoning
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 red bell peppers, chopped
1 onion, chopped
10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon bacon bits
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese

EASY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

For this effortless entree, I sandwiches cooked chicken, tomato, onion and cheese inside tortillas, then warms them on a griddle until the cheese is gooey. I garnish them with sour cream, your favorite salsa and refried beans.-Sacha K. Roach, Warsaw, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6



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Steps:

  • Brush one side of each tortilla with butter. Place two tortillas, buttered side down, on a griddle; sprinkle with cheese, onion, tomato and chicken. Top with remaining tortillas, buttered side up. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 683 calories, Fat 29g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 1190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 48g protein.

4 flour tortillas (8 inches)
2 teaspoons butter, melted
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 medium tomato, diced
1 package (9 ounces) frozen diced cooked chicken, thawed and chopped

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

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10



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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.

2-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2/3 cup salsa
1/3 cup sliced green onions
3/4 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
6 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Sour cream and guacamole

FOUR-CHEESE CHICKEN QUESADILLA RECIPE

This recipe was created when I entered a local competition, which called for a southwestern appetizer as the theme. I experimented with several different cheese combinations as well as various toppings for the quesadilla. Happy to report this recipe won top prize of $15,000! Keep in mind, there is a lot of prep work for the...

Provided by Stephanie Berwick

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 34



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Steps:

  • 1. Quesadilla 1. Marinate chicken overnight in fresh lime juice, zest, salt and pepper 2. Shred all 4 cheeses then combine together and set aside 3. Grill the marinated chicken until cooked through, approximately 7-8 minutes 4. Grill the corn with husk about 10 minutes 5. Grill Poblano pepper lightly, about 2-3 minutes 6. Remove the Poblano pepper skins then chop and set aside 7. Slice the grilled marinated chicken into small strips, about ½ inch thick and 1-inch long, set aside 8. Remove the corn husks from the cob then strip the corn from cob and set aside 9. Chop chipotle pepper, bell pepper, and scallions. Combine in 1 bowl and set aside 10. Chop cilantro and set aside 11. Heat a medium-size skillet with 2 tablespoons coconut oil 12. Combine black beans, chipotle pepper, bell pepper, and scallions in skillet over medium heat. Cook 2-3 minutes, until bell peppers become slightly translucent 13. Add corn, Poblano pepper and chicken to skillet - just to re-heat ingredients, approximately 1 minute 14. Preheat another skillet, flat-top grill, or gas/charcoal grill to medium heat 15. To assemble and cook each quesadilla: a. place one tortilla on the skillet or grill b. Add approximately 1 cup of combined shredded cheese to 1 half of side of tortilla c. Add cooked ingredients plus a pinch of cilantro to other half or side of tortilla d. Cook on each side approximately 2-3 minutes, cheese should be melted and light grill marks on the outside of the tortilla
  • 2. Guacamole Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix/mash until creamy consistency (or less if lumpy consistency is desired)
  • 3. Sour Cream Cumin Sauce Add all ingredients, except scallions, in a bowl and mix until combined. Garnish with scallions
  • 4. Pineapple Sriracha Sauce Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and mix until smooth texture. Sauce can be inserted into a squeeze bottle for garnishment on quesadilla
  • 5. To Serve 1. Cut quesadillas in quarters 2. Place 2 quarters on a plate 3. Add dollop of guacamole to center of plate 4. Place 1 tablespoon Sour Cream Cumin Sauce on each quesadilla quarter 5. Squeeze lines of Pineapple Sriarcha Sauce across entire plate

1 small dried chipotle pepper - rehydrated then chopped
1 corn - grilled then removed from cob
1/2 red bell pepper
1 poblano pepper - chopped
1/2 c scallions - chopped
1/2 can(s) black beans - drained & rinsed
1/3 c fresh cilantro - chopped
4 9-inch whole wheat tortillas
1 lb free range chicken - marinated, grilled and chopped
3 limes for chicken marinade
1 zest of 1 lime for chicken marinade
salt and pepper for chicken marinade
1 c parrano: aged cow's milk from holland
1 c canestrato: sheep's milk from the puglia region in italy
1 c barber's vintage cheddar: aged a min of 2 years from england
1 c brie tour de maze: french double crème brie. easiest to shred when slightly frozen
4 avacados- peeled and smashed
2 roma tomatoes - diced
1 jalapenos - chopped small (2 if spicy is good)
1/2 green bell pepper - minced
2 limes - squeezed
1 Tbsp fresh cilantro - chopped
1/3 yellow onion - chopped
3 tsp cumin
2 tsp paprika
salt and pepper
1 c sour cream (or greek yogurt)
2 Tbsp cumin
2 limes - squeezed
2 tsp freshly ground pepper
chopped scallions for garnish
1/2 pineapple - chopped in large chunks
1/2 c sriracha sauce
1/3 c agave nectar or honey

THE GREATEST QUESADILLA

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10



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Steps:

  • Toss together the Cheddar, Monterey Jack and pepper jack in a bowl; set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in large skillet over medium heat. Place a single tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle a little less than a third of the cheese blend over the tortilla. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add about a third of the diced tomato and a third of the chiles. Sprinkle a touch more cheese over the whole thing and gently top and press with a second tortilla. Cook until golden on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
  • Carefully flip the quesadilla to the other side. Continue cooking until the second side is golden, 3 to 4 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Slice each quesadilla into wedges and garnish with cilantro sprigs.

1 cup grated white Cheddar cheese
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup grated pepper jack cheese
6 tablespoons salted butter
Six 8-inch flour tortillas
Pinch of kosher salt
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
One 4-ounce can diced green chiles, drained
9 fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

FOUR CHEESE CHICKEN MAC QUESADILLA

Here's our version of two family favorites-mac and cheese and chicken quesadillas-in one sure-to-please dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5



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Steps:

  • Cook Macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package; drain. Return macaroni to saucepan.
  • Squeeze Cheese Sauce over hot macaroni. Add chicken, cheddar cheese and tomatoes and chiles; mix lightly.
  • Top half of each tortilla with about 3/4 cup macaroni mixture; fold in half to enclose filling. Heat large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add quesadillas, 2 at a time; cook 3 to 5 min on each side or until lightly browned on both sides. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 1190 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Four Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 cup shredded cooked chicken breasts
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
6 flour tortillas (8 inch)

MICROWAVE 4-MINUTE CHICKEN QUESADILLA RECIPE BY TASTY

Here's what you need: medium flour tortillas, chicken strip, bell pepper, taco seasoning, shredded cheddar cheese

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 5



Microwave 4-minute Chicken Quesadilla Recipe by Tasty image

Steps:

  • Microwave the tortillas on a plate until slightly crispy. They will dry out a bit as they cool.
  • Mix the chicken, peppers, and taco seasoning in a bowl until evenly combined, then cook for about 1-2 minutes until the peppers are soft.
  • Spread the mixture evenly on one tortilla, cover evenly with the cheese, then top with the other tortilla.
  • Cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute, slice, then serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 39 grams, Sugar 6 grams

2 medium flour tortillas
½ cup chicken strip, or shredded chicken, cooked
½ bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese

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