Chicken Quesadillas Homemade Recipes

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CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

12 large flour tortillas
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 cups grated cheese (Monterey Jack is the best)
2 pounds skinless chicken breasts
Pico de Gallo, for serving, recipe follows
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons taco or Cajun seasoning mix
1 large onion, cut in half and then into slices
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 yellow bell pepper
12 tablespoons butter, for frying
12 Roma tomatoes (slightly under ripe is fine)
3 yellow or red onions
2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
2 to 3 jalapenos
1 lime
Salt

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with salt, pepper and taco seasoning. Add the chicken to the skillet and saute over medium-high heat until done, about 4 minute per side. Remove from the skillet and dice into cubes. Set aside.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet over high heat. Throw in the onions and peppers and cook until the peppers have a few dark brown/black areas, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Sizzle 1/2 tablespoon of the butter in a separate skillet or griddle over medium heat and lay a flour tortilla in the skillet. Then build the quesadillas by laying grated cheese on the bottom tortilla, and then arranging the chicken and cooked peppers. Top with a little more grated cheese and top with a second tortilla.
  • When the tortilla is golden on the first side, carefully flip the quesadilla to the other side, adding another 1/2 tablespoon butter to the skillet at the same time. Continue cooking until the second side is golden. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
  • Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with Pico de Gallo.
  • Dice up equal quantities of tomatoes and onions. Roughly chop the cilantro.
  • Now, slice 1 or 2 jalapenos in half. With a spoon, scrape out the seeds. (If you like things spicy, leave in some of the white membranes.) Dice the jalapenos very finely; you want a hint of heat and jalapeno flavor, but you don't want to cause any fires. Now dump the four ingredients into a bowl.
  • Slice the lime in half and squeeze the juice from half the lime into the bowl. Sprinkle with salt, and stir together until combined. Be sure to taste the pico de gallo and adjust the seasonings, adding salt or more diced jalapeno if needed.

ULTIMATE CHICKEN QUESADILLA



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Cheesy quesadillas filled with a mixture of tender chicken and spicy tomatoes

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (1 quesadilla each)

Number Of Ingredients 5

PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Mexican Diced Tomatoes with Lime Juice & Cilantro, undrained
4 flour tortillas (10 inch)
2 cups shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend (2 cups = 8 oz)

Steps:

  • 1. Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add chicken and undrained tomatoes; cook 10 minutes or until chicken pieces are no longer pink in centers and liquid has evaporated, stirring frequently.
  • 2. Spread chicken mixture evenly onto bottom half of each tortilla to within 1 inch of edge. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over chicken mixture on each tortilla. Fold each tortilla in half to cover filling.
  • 3. Clean skillet. Spray with additional cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook quesadillas 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Cut into wedges to serve.

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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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 Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 20

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, 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

QUICK CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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With a few simple shortcut ingredients, you can have warm and cheesy homemade quesadillas on the dinner table in less than half an hour. If you need to master the basic steps of how to make chicken quesadilla, this is the place to start.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 oz refrigerated cooked Southwest-flavor chicken breast strips (from 9- or 12-oz package)
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch; 8 tortillas)
Cooking spray
2 cups finely shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (8 oz)
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. In small bowl, mix chicken and salsa.
  • Spray 1 side of 1 tortilla with cooking spray; place sprayed side down on work surface. Layer with one-fourth of the chicken mixture and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Top with another tortilla; spray top of tortilla with cooking spray.
  • Cook in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes, carefully turning after 2 minutes, until golden brown. Repeat with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture and cheese. To serve, cut quesadillas into wedges. Serve with sour cream and, if desired, additional salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Quesadilla, Sodium 1360 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g

BAKED CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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"I created these after ordering something similar at a local restaurant," explains Deborah Hord of Concord, North Carolina. "My husband loves the crispy tortillas and spicy filling."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1 package (6 ounces) ready-to-use Southwestern chicken strips
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, well drained
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Shredded lettuce, sliced ripe olives and chopped tomatoes, optional

Steps:

  • Coat one side of two tortillas with cooking spray; place coated side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Top each with chicken, tomatoes and cheese. Cover with remaining tortillas; spritz tops with cooking spray., Bake at 450° for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into wedges. Garnish with lettuce, olives and tomatoes if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

GRILLED CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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This delicious recipe is prepared by using adobo seasoned grilled boneless chicken thighs, layering tortillas with a combination of the chicken, cheese, and onion, and heating directly on the grill. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Provided by Thuy Ortiz

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
adobo seasoning to taste
12 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 onion, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained

Steps:

  • Place the chicken on a plate, and sprinkle with adobo seasoning on both sides. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
  • Heat grill for medium-high heat.
  • Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on grill, and cook for 10 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from grill, and cut into bite-size pieces.
  • Place one or two tortillas on the grill, and sprinkle with a thin layer of cheese, chicken, onion, olives, and chiles. Top with another tortilla, and grill until brown and crispy on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut into wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 850.7 calories, Carbohydrate 86.5 g, Cholesterol 125.7 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 46.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1665.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

TEXAS CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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These are quesadillas filled with chicken cooked in barbeque sauce, caramelized onions, Cheddar and Monterey Jack. Serve with plenty of guacamole, sour cream and chunky salsa!

Provided by MICHELLE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 onion, sliced into rings
1 tablespoon honey
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
½ cup barbeque sauce
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 (10 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large, deep skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium high heat. Slowly cook and stir onion until translucent. Mix in honey. Stir until onion is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Place remaining oil and chicken in the skillet over medium high heat. Cook until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in barbeque sauce and evenly coat chicken.
  • Layer 4 tortillas individually with chicken, onions, Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese. Top with remaining tortillas.
  • One or two at a time, place layered tortillas on a large baking sheet. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Do not let tortillas become too crisp. Remove from heat. Cut into quarters to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 47.9 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 753.5 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

EASY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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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

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

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.

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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Incredible Chicken Quesadillas are packed with juicy chicken, peppers, onions, garlic, and lots of melty cheese. They are an easy and healthy idea that is perfect for those hectic weeknights.

Provided by Layla

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound chicken breasts ((cut into bite sized pieces))
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup diced bell pepper ((any color))
1/2 cup diced onion
1 medium jalapeno, diced ((optional))
2 cloves garlic ((minced))
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
2 cups shredded melting cheese
4 medium flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breasts into small bite size pieces. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large heavy duty pan. Add the chicken breasts and taco seasoning to the pan. Sautee 4-5 minutes then add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic, sautee another 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove mixture from the pan and set aside.
  • To the same pan, add ½ teaspoon oil and a tortilla, top with a handful of shredded cheese, and 1/4th the chicken mixture, then with more cheese. Fold the tortilla and cook on both sides until crispy and golden. Remove from the pan and repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • To serve: Slice tortillas in half or thirds and serve with sour-cream, salsa, guacamole or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Sodium 741 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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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

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 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.

MILLION DOLLAR CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Creamy and incredibly savory, it's a casserole that's hard to stop eating. The cottage cheese is the trick to getting such a creamy, melty texture. Using rotisserie chicken is a must for the recipe and helps keep it quick.

Provided by Amanda Stanfield

Categories     Chicken Casserole

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup cottage cheese
½ cup sour cream
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 ½ teaspoons Creole seasoning
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
5 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
30 buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon sliced scallions, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir together cream of chicken soup, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, Creole seasoning, onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of the garlic powder in a medium bowl until well blended and smooth. Fold in chicken, chopped onion, and parsley until evenly coated.
  • Stir together crackers, melted butter, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in a medium bowl.
  • Spoon chicken mixture evenly into an 11x7-inch or 9-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella then cracker mixture.
  • Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until crackers are golden brown and edges are bubbly, about 40 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before serving; garnish with scallions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 102.5 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 738.3 mg

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS WITH HOMEMADE FLOUR TORTILLAS



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This recipe combines leftover rotisserie chicken or roast chicken with quick-and-easy five-ingredient flour tortillas for a homemade take on a classic. Plus, it's easily tailored to what you have on hand (or prefer). The fresh taste and aroma of just-made tortillas may make you swear off store-bought ones forever!

Provided by Elena Besser

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 quesadillas

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons lard or vegetable shortening
3/4 cup hot water
1 cup shredded cheese (Oaxacan, Cheddar, mozzarella or any other good-melting cheese)
1 cup pulled rotisserie chicken or preferred protein (such as refried beans or seasoned ground beef)
Lime wedges, for serving
Cilantro leaves, for serving
Sour cream, for serving, optional
Hot sauce, for serving, optional
Pickled jalapeños, for serving, optional
Guacamole, for serving, optional
Salsa, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Whisk the flour, salt and baking powder together in a large bowl. Mix in the lard with your hands or a fork until the mixture resembles wet sand. Slowly mix in the hot water, mixing the dough by hand or with a fork until it comes together in a ball; you may have a little water leftover.
  • Knead the dough by hand on a clean counter until smooth, 6 to 8 minutes. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes before portioning it into 12 equal balls. (At this point the dough can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to a day before use.)
  • Roll out each ball of dough on a floured surface until about 1/8-inch thick. Heat a medium cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the tortillas one at a time in the skillet until they blister and puff, about 1 minute per side. Remove from the skillet and stack on a plate; cover with a kitchen towel as you work to keep the tortillas warm.
  • For the quesadillas: Place one tortilla in a medium nonstick skillet and cover with shredded cheese and chicken. Cook over medium-low heat until the cheese begins to melt, 3 to 5 minutes. (If you like, heat 2 separate skillets so you can cook 2 quesadillas at once.)
  • Place another tortilla on top of the first and flip. Cook until the underside is golden brown and the cheese is completely melted, 3 to 5 minutes longer. Transfer to a cutting board. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • Cut the quesadillas into triangles and serve with lime wedges, cilantro and toppings of choice: Sour cream, hot sauce, pickled jalapeños, guacamole and/or salsa.

OVEN CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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I've always loved going out for quesadillas. Then one day I came up with a recipe for making them in my oven. They cook in about 10 minutes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 to 3 flour tortillas (8 to 10 inches)
Ranch salad dressing or salsa

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine chicken, onion, mozzarella and cheddar; set aside. Spray one side of each tortilla with cooking spray. Place tortilla greased side down on hot griddle. Place chicken on half of each tortilla. Fold over and cook over low for 1-2 minutes on each side of until tortilla is golden brown. Cut into wedges. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS HOMEMADE



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My Husband one day took the left over chicken breast and made these yummy Chicken Quesadillas. Since then we actually cook the chicken to make them. Its easy and you don't have to go to a restaurant and pay 10 dollars for only 1 !!! If you don't want to make the chicken simply wait until one day when you have left over chicken, roasted chicken makes them taste really good. I wanted to go buy one of those "under a lamp" chickens just so I can make them. Tip: The onions for this recipe i like to cut them in slices, just cut up the onions in circles and then half the circles, thin slices are the best unless you want your Quesadillas to be really bulky, the chicken is bulky enough. (One of my step asks you to specifically place your tortillas a certain side up, I do it that way so I don't warm the tortillas too much making them hard. Flour tortillas tend to burn faster then corn tortillas. I like my quesadillas cheese soft not crunchy hard). (I estimated the time for both prep and cook, we all have our different ways of cooking and prep-ing or foods it may take less time for you or more)

Provided by Sami D

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 -3 chicken breasts, cut in medium small chunks (boneless or skinless is what i use)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
1 -2 jalapeno, chopped (seeded and deveined)
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded
10 -12 flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Heat up the vegetable oil in a skillet.
  • Once the oil is nice and hot add the chicken and start cooking it.
  • When the chicken is almost cooked add the Onions and Jalapenos and saute them until the onions are nice and soft.
  • Add the tomatoes and soften them up as well.
  • Once the veggies are soften and the chicken is cooked through remove from the burner and set aside to cool down a bit (not too much you want it hot enough to help melt the cheese when placed together).
  • In a medium bowl mix the Mozzarella and Colby Jack cheeses.
  • On a different skillet warm up the flour tortillas two at a time and only on one side.
  • On a dry clean cutting broad lay your warmed flour tortilla with the side that was touching the skillet up facing you.
  • Put some cheese on it top it with your chicken and veggies and then put more cheese on top of it.
  • Now place your second warmed tortilla on top of it, with the side that was touching the skillet, touching the cheese.
  • With your hand or a hot pat press down on the tortilla to asure the chicken and cheese and tortillas are all sticking to each other.
  • Then place back on the 'tortilla warming skillet'.
  • after about a minute or two turn over the quesadilla and warm the otehr side assuring that the cheese on both sides of the quesadilla is melted.
  • Once the cheese is melted remove from the skillet and palce on cutting board, with a pizza slicer, slice it into wedges slices however big you want them.
  • Repeat these sets with the rest of your tortillas.
  • Top them with sour cream and hot sauce if you like or have them with nothing they are good anyway.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.4, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 74.9, Sodium 681.1, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.8, Protein 27.9

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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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

4 tbsp hot salsa from a jar
2 large flour tortillas, seeded or plain
215g can kidney beans, drained and roughly mashed
1 spring onion, chopped
50g leftover roast chicken, shredded (use the last of the meat on the carcass)
85g grated mature cheddar
½ a 20g pack coriander, leaves chopped (optional)
oil, for brushing

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

EASY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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I came up with this recipe on a whim. I love quesadillas, but am picky about what goes in them. This was super easy to make and tasted really good. Serve as is or with salsa and sour cream.

Provided by Jenn79

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
6 chicken breast tenders
1 (.18 ounce) packet sazon seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup instant rice
1 cup water
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (.18 ounce) packet sazon seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
8 extra-large flour tortillas
1 (16 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 tablespoon softened butter, or as needed

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir chicken, 1 packet sazon seasoning, and 1 teaspoon garlic salt, shredding chicken as it cooks until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir black beans, 1 packet sazon seasoning, and teaspoon garlic salt together in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in microwave until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add black bean mixture to rice.
  • Place each tortilla on a work surface; layer half of each tortilla with bean-rice mixture, Mexican cheese, shredded chicken, and more Mexican cheese. Fold each tortilla in half. Spread a thin layer of softened butter atop each quesadilla.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook each quesadilla, butter-side down, until cheese is melted and outside is crisp and brown, about 5 minutes per side. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.8 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 89.5 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.5 g, Sodium 1713.5 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

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EASY, CHEESY CHICKEN QUESADILLA RECIPES | ALLRECIPES
2021-07-19 Chicken, Tomato, and Spinach Quesadillas. Credit: Christina. View Recipe. Shredded chicken and cherry tomatoes are combined with fresh spinach and loads of Cheddar cheese for a hearty quesadilla. Cook folded tortillas over medium heat until browned, then enjoy.
From allrecipes.com


CHICKEN QUESADILLAS | EASY WEEKNIGHT RECIPES
2022-05-09 Cook the Chicken Thighs. In a large bowl, mix the spices with the salt and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs to the bowl, and gently toss to coat. Next, heat the oil over medium-high heat in a big skillet. Once the oil is hot, cook the chicken for about 5 minutes per side, until cooked through and browned.
From easyweeknightrecipes.com


CHICKEN QUESADILLA - RECIPE - COOKS.COM
2022-07-16 Cut the green pepper into desired size (bite size works best). After chicken has set, fry chicken into a large frying pan (high heat), making sure to use some sort of non-stick spray or oil to reduce sticking. Pour the salsa into the pan with the chicken and let it boil slightly. Add the green pepper. Once chicken is browned and the pepper is ...
From cooks.com


20 EASY QUESADILLA RECIPES (+ BEST FILLING IDEAS) - INSANELY GOOD
2022-06-01 1. Air Fryer Quesadillas. These air fryer quesadillas are about as easy as cooking gets. Layer refried beans and cheddar cheese in between two tortillas, then let the air fryer to the rest. They taste like a bean and cheese burrito, except slightly less messy. If you want extra fillings, add those in, too.
From insanelygoodrecipes.com


CHICKEN QUESADILLA RECIPE (SUPER EASY!) - KYLEE COOKS
2021-03-11 Combine the bell peppers, red onion, cilantro, cooked chicken and cheese in a large bowl. Heat a skillet and spray with cooking spray. Divide mixture into 4, and spread 1/4 on each tortilla, folding the top over in half. Cook until cheese begins to melt, then flip quesadilla. Remove from skillet, slice into 3 or 4, and serve.
From kyleecooks.com


AUTHENTIC CHICKEN QUESADILLAS - HISPANIC FOOD NETWORK
2016-10-16 Instructions. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add the butter and oil and let it get nice and hot. 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Sprinkle the spices over the pieces of chicken as well as salt and pepper, toss everything together to make sure each piece of chicken is coated in the spices.
From hispanicfoodnetwork.com


EASY CHEESY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS RECIPE - THE SPRUCE EATS
2022-01-24 Steps to Make It. Place 3 of the tortillas on a work surface. Top the tortillas with half of the cheeses, then the chicken, then the remaining cheeses. Top the filling with the remaining tortillas. Spread outsides of the quesadillas with the butter. Heat a flat pan, large skillet, or griddle over medium heat.
From thespruceeats.com


CHICKEN QUESADILLA RECIPE {BEST EVER!!!} - THE GIRL ON BLOOR
2022-04-26 Preheat the oven to 400 F. Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, sautéing for 2 minutes until lightly browned then add in taco seasoning and minced garlic, stirring well until combined.
From thegirlonbloor.com


MEXICAN CHICKEN QUESADILLA RECIPE (EASY TO MAKE)
2022-01-29 Roll medium-sized ball pieces of dough thin using a rolling pin. Place it on a heated flat pan and cook it for half a minute (do not overcook it). Heat the oil in a flat pan. Cook until the half-cooked chapati is light brown. Spread the filling, mozzarella cheese, and prepared salsa on half of the chapati.
From allchickenrecipe.com


CHICKEN QUESADILLAS | RICARDO
Spread with the chicken and cheese. Place the second tortilla over the ingredients. In a large ungreased non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook the tortillas for 3 minutes on each side. With a large spatula or plate, flip the quesadilla. Slide the quesadilla onto a …
From ricardocuisine.com


CHICKEN QUESADILLAS | - TASTES BETTER FROM SCRATCH
2020-02-17 Heat oil in a skillet over medium. Whisk in flour and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in stock and cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in spices, hot sauce, salt, pepper, chicken, and cheese. Divide mixture evenly over half of each of the tortillas.
From tastesbetterfromscratch.com


EASY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS RECIPE - OLD EL PASO
Stir in seasoning mix and ½ cup water. Bring to boil; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes longer until thickened. Transfer to medium bowl, cool slightly and stir in cheese. Spoon some chicken mixture onto one half of each flour tortilla and fold other half over to cover. Heat clean, ungreased, non-stick skillet or bbq grill.
From oldelpaso.ca


LEFTOVER CHICKEN QUESADILLAS | GIMME DELICIOUS
Carefully place one tortilla on the pan, top with half the mixture and spread out evenly, top with another tortilla. Cook for 2 minutes then flip with a spatula and cook the other side for 2 minutes or until light golden and the cheese is melted. Repeat …
From gimmedelicious.com


CHICKEN QUESADILLAS - THE PIONEER WOMAN
2014-09-10 Add the chicken to the skillet and saute over medium-high heat until done, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet, allow to cool slightly, and dice into cubes. Set aside. In the same skillet over medium-high heat, throw in the onions and peppers and cook until the veggies are golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
From thepioneerwoman.com


THE BEST DAMN CHICKEN AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS YOU’LL EVER EAT
Instructions. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, mix together the cooked chicken, cheese and chili powder (if using). Place the tortilla shell on a flat surface and spread the mixture evenly over one half of the shell. Sprinkle with cumin powder if using.
From betony-nyc.com


CHICKEN QUESADILLAS {EASY SHEET PAN RECIPE} - TAMING TWINS
2022-04-15 Preheat the oven to 200C. Mix the tomatoes with the salsa, set half aside to serve with the finished quesadillas. Lay the tortillas out on a non stick baking sheet. Top with all of the fillings, including half of the tomato and salsa mixture (sprinkle the cumin and paprika over everything). Wrap the tortillas up and brush the top with the oil.
From tamingtwins.com


HEALTHY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS - SLENDER KITCHEN
2018-09-04 1. Combine the chicken, tomatoes, black beans, corn, cilantro, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. 2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Place the tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle one half with about 1.5 tbsp of cheese. Spread with about 1/2 cup of the chicken filling.
From slenderkitchen.com


EASY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS (FAJITA STYLE) - MOMSDISH
2021-05-04 Instructions. Preheat a skillet with oil on medium heat. Add in chicken and taco seasoning. Cook for 4 minutes. Add in bell pepper and onion, cook for another 5 minutes or until chicken and veggies gain color. Set aside. On a clean skillet, add a …
From momsdish.com


CHICKEN QUESADILLA - THE RECIPE REBEL [VIDEO]
2022-05-25 Instructions. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and spray with non stick spray. Add chicken and sprinkle with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, oregano and onion powder. Stir to coat and cook until cooked through, about 6-8 …
From thereciperebel.com


CHICKEN QUESADILLAS | CHICKEN.CA
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place tortillas on baking sheet. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Put ¼ of chicken and vegetable mixture on half of the tortilla. Fold the tortilla in half and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Garnish with banana peppers if desired. Bake quesadillas in preheated oven until the cheese has melted.
From chicken.ca


EASY CHICKEN QUESADILLA RECIPE - SIMPLY HOME COOKED
2019-09-09 Using a sharp knife, finely chop the 2 peeled chilies. In a pan, heat the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken, chili powder, salt, chopped cilantro, corn, and 1 cup shredded cheese. Stir for a few minutes or …
From simplyhomecooked.com


THE BEST CHICKEN QUESADILLAS - MEL'S KITCHEN CAFE
2022-02-14 In a small bowl, add all the seasoning ingredients. Mix well. Toss the chicken with 1/2 of the seasoning mixture. Set aside. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms (if using), onions, and bell peppers. Sprinkle the remaining seasoning mixture over the veggies.
From melskitchencafe.com


GREEN CHILE CHICKEN QUESADILLAS - INSPIRED TASTE
Combine chicken and enchilada sauce (or salsa) in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan. Turn heat to high, bring to a boil, and then lower the heat so that the sauce simmers very gently around the chicken. Partially cover the pan with a lid, and then cook until the chicken is cooked through and very tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
From inspiredtaste.net


CHEESY PULLED CHICKEN & GREEN CHILE QUESADILLAS RECIPE | EATINGWELL
2022-07-21 Directions. Step 1. Bring water to a boil in a covered medium pot. Add tomatillos, onion and serrano; boil, covered, for 10 minutes. Drain the vegetables and transfer to a blender. Add cilantro, broth, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; pulse until chunky, about 5 pulses (use caution when blending hot ingredients).
From eatingwell.com


SHEET PAN CHICKEN QUESADILLAS - THE COUNTRY COOK
2022-04-30 Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place a large skillet over medium heat then melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the sliced onion and bell pepper, stirring occasionally. Cook until softened 5-8 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, …
From thecountrycook.net


CHICKEN QUESADILLAS {BAKED OR GRILLED!} - SPEND WITH PENNIES
Add ¼ of the chicken mixture. Fold half of the tortilla over the filling. Brush the outside of each tortilla with olive oil. Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat (or a griddle). Lightly brown each quesadillas 3-4 minutes per side or until golden and cheese is melted. Cool 2-3 minutes and cut each tortilla into 3 pieces.
From spendwithpennies.com


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