HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN AND CHEESE QUESADILLA RECIPES

Name: Chicken Quesadillas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 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

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME

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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

Ingredients

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.

QUESADILLA RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME

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I often make this quesadilla just for myself. It's a snap to prepare.—Amber Waddell, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers Dinner

Total Time 10 minutes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 to 2 teaspoons canola oil
2 flour tortillas (6 inches)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup cubed cooked chicken, turkey, pork or beef
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
Sour cream and salsa, optional

Steps:

Heat oil in a nonstick skillet, add one tortilla. Layer with half the cheddar cheese, all of the chicken and mushrooms and half the Monterey Jack cheese. Top with the second tortilla. Cover and heat until cheese melts and bottom tortilla is crisp and golden brown., Turn over; sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Cook until bottom tortilla is crisp and golden brown and cheese is melted. Cut into wedges; serve with sour cream and salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 768 calories, FatContent 49g fat (25g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 173mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 1152mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 29g carbohydrate (1g sugars, FiberContent 0 fiber), ProteinContent 53g protein.

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