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Chicken Quesadilla

Chicken Quesadilla – crispy tortilla stuffed with tomato salsa, guacamole, seasoned chicken and gooey cheese. Simple family-friendly summer meal that doubles up as party appetizer, too!
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 3 round quesadillas
Calories 481kcal
Author Imma

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless chicken breast (chopped)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 medium onion , sliced
  • Salt to taste
  • 6 flour tortillas (8 inches)
  • 1- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • Salsa (about a cup)
  • sour cream and guacamole (optional)

Instructions

  • Season lightly salt chicken then season with cumin, paprika, coriander , oregano, chili powder ,garlic and onion powder or use taco seasoning.
  • Heat up skillet with about 2 tablespoon of oil, and then add chicken let it rest for about 30 seconds before stirring. Add onions , cook for about 5-7 minutes or until chicken has been fully cooked. Remove chicken and set aside for it to cool.
  • Place tortilla on a plate then  top with cheese, chicken, and salsa , if desired. 
  • Heat up another  skillet , spray with oil.  
  • Transfer filled tortilla to the skillet , place another tortilla on top 
  • Cook for about 3 minutes  or until  the cheese melts  and the bottom of the the tortilla browns .
  • Place a plate on top of the quesadilla  and flip onto the plate. Then slide the other side onto the skillet. You can easily flip using a large spatula.
  • Cut into desired pieces serve warm with guacamole and/or sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1round quesadilla | Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 824mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1005IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 640mg | Iron: 3.2mg