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Chicken Quesadillas
Chicken quesadillas
Chicken quesadilla is a delicious Mexican dish made with a tortilla folded in half and filled with cooked chicken, cheese, and sometimes other ingredients like peppers, onions, or spices. It is then typically grilled or toasted until the outside is crispy and the cheese is melted. They are a popular and tasty choice for a quick and easy meal or snack!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken cooked and shredded
- 2 cups shredded cheese (such as cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Cooking oil or butter for cooking
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced bell pepper, diced onion, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
- Lay out 4 tortillas on a flat surface. Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the tortillas, spreading it out in a single layer on one half of each tortilla.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the chicken mixture on each tortilla.
- Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a little oil or butter.
- Place the filled tortillas in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the skillet and let cool slightly before cutting into wedges.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings like sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 629kcal (31%)Carbohydrates: 35g (12%)Protein: 37g (74%)Fat: 37g (57%)Saturated Fat: 14g (88%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 160mg (53%)Sodium: 895mg (39%)Potassium: 467mg (13%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 1557IU (31%)Vitamin C: 39mg (47%)Calcium: 392mg (39%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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