CHICKEN AND CHEESE QUESADILLA RECIPES

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CHICKEN QUESADILLAS RECIPE | ALLRECIPES



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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    Latin American    Mexican

Total Time 55 minutes

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

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, CarbohydrateContent 21.8 g, CholesterolContent 34.9 mg, FatContent 11.3 g, FiberContent 1.7 g, ProteinContent 13.7 g, SaturatedFatContent 5.5 g, SodiumContent 504.3 mg, SugarContent 1.8 g

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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Leftover chicken gets Mexican flair from cumin in this fun main dish. The chicken quesadilla recipe has an impressive look and taste yet requires little preparation. —Linda Wetzel, Woodland Park, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner    Lunch

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

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 each tortilla with butter; place tortillas 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 each tortilla over filling and cheese. Bake at 375° until tortillas are crisp and golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Cut into wedges; serve with sour cream and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, FatContent 26g fat (13g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 106mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 901mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 31g protein.

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