Best 20 Chicken Quesadillas Recipes

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**Savor the Delights of Chicken Quesadillas: A Culinary Journey of Flavor and Simplicity**

Embark on a culinary adventure with chicken quesadillas, a delectable dish that seamlessly blends the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with the convenience of a quick and easy meal. Flour tortillas, perfectly toasted until golden brown, become the canvas for a symphony of savory ingredients. Succulent chicken, slow-cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender, takes center stage, complemented by a medley of tantalizing fillings that dance on your taste buds. From the smoky richness of roasted poblano peppers to the vibrant freshness of chopped cilantro, each bite is a celebration of Mexican culinary artistry. Whether you prefer a classic preparation or one infused with a touch of innovation, this article presents a collection of chicken quesadilla recipes that cater to every palate. From the traditional "Chicken Quesadillas" recipe that showcases the harmonious blend of flavors to the unique "BBQ Chicken Quesadillas" recipe that adds a smoky twist, these recipes offer a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

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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.

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.

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

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

CHICKEN FAJITA QUESADILLAS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: chicken breast, taco seasoning, vegetable oil, onion, garlic cloves, bell peppers, lime, tortillas, butter, shredded cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 breasts chicken breast
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic cloves, sliced
3 bell peppers, sliced
1 lime, juiced
8 tortillas
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups shredded cheese, mexican blend

Steps:

  • Slice the chicken breasts into strips, about an inch apart, and coat with taco seasoning. In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil and cook chicken until no longer pink and slightly charred. Remove cooked chicken from the skillet.
  • Heat another Tbsp. oil, add onion and garlic and cook for a couple minutes until it's slightly translucent. Add the peppers, and cook slightly, then mix in the cooked chicken. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a clean pan, melt a bit of butter. Add a tortilla and move it around until it's buttery. Add cheese, then fajita mixture, then more cheese, then top with another tortilla and pat it down.
  • Flip the quesadilla over and cook the other side until it's golden. Remove from pan and cut into quarters. Repeat these steps with the remaining tortillas.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 863 calories, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 57 grams, Sugar 11 grams

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.

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BLACK BEAN-CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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My husband loves these quesadillas! You can easily modify the recipe by using different meats and cheeses. -Christy Bounds, Canton, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (15 ounces) Southwestern black beans, drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 package (6 ounces) ready-to-use Southwestern chicken strips
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
2 tablespoons canola oil
Sour cream, salsa and guacamole, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine the beans, tomatoes, chicken and onion powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-8 minutes or until thickened., In a small bowl, combine the cheeses. Sprinkle half of the cheese mixture over four tortillas. Layer with chicken mixture and remaining cheese mixture. Top with remaining tortillas., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook quesadillas in 1 tablespoon oil for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted, using additional oil as needed. Cut into wedges. Serve with sour cream, salsa and guacamole if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 1466mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

BLACK BEAN AND CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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This is a recipe that my mom and I came up with. My hubby loves it and requests it often. For a quick version, try buying a pre-cooked box of seasoned fajita chicken instead of cooking your own. You can also buy black bean dip in a pinch.

Provided by Melissa_8201

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1/2 cup salsa
1 -2 teaspoon taco seasoning
shredded cheese
10 flour tortillas
sour cream
salsa
guacamole
chili powder
vegetable oil
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Saute chicken and onion over med-high heat until chicken is no longer pink and onions are transparent.
  • In food processor or blender, combine black beans, salsa, and taco seasoning and blend until creamy.
  • Distribute beans evenly between 5 tortillas and spread to about 1/4 inch of the edge.
  • Distribute cooked chicken and onion over beans, and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Top with the other tortillas and cook quesadillas over med-high heat until golden brown, flipping once.
  • You can use vegetable oil or cooking spray when cooking quesadillas.
  • While cooking quesadillas, mix sour cream with chili powder and taco seasoning to taste.
  • This makes a killer sour cream dip for the quesadillas.
  • Serve hot with sour cream dip, guacamole, and salsa.
  • Enjoy!

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.

BARBECUE CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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When my kids were small, I'd stuff leftover chicken into these oven-baked quesadillas. I often grab rotisserie chicken instead. -Pam Martin, Canandaigua, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/2 cup salsa
1/3 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup taco sauce
8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Optional: Sour cream and additional salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; toss to combine., Divide four tortillas between two baking sheets; spread with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and top with remaining tortillas., Bake 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned and cheese is melted. Cut each quesadilla into six wedges. If desired, serve with sour cream and additional salsa.

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CHICKEN, CHILI, AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings (1 1/3 cups salsa)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 corn tortillas, preferably white
6 ounces Cheddar, Monterey Jack or Colby cheese, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapenos
1 cup shredded cooked chicken (about 3 ounces)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 pound vine-ripened tomatoes (about 2 tomatoes)
1/4 small red onion
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Hot sauce such as chipotle or Mexican green chili sauce to taste (1/2 teaspoon)
Kosher salt
1 Hass avocado, halved, seeded and sliced

Steps:

  • Lay 6 tortillas on the work surface, and divide the cheese, jalapenos and chicken among the tortillas. (It's best to leave about an inch border on the edge of the tortilla uncovered to allow for the spread of the melting cheese.) Top with remaining tortillas and press gently to seal. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small skillet. Carefully place a quesadilla in the skillet and fry, turning once, until golden and little bubbles appear on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes in all. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas, wiping out the pan between batches if the butter burns.
  • While the quesadillas cook, make the salsa: Halve the tomatoes and grate them on the largest holes of a box grater into a bowl, discarding the skins. Grate the onion into the tomato and stir in the cilantro, hot sauce and salt, to taste.
  • Cut quesadillas into 4 wedges with a pizza wheel or knife and serve with the salsa and avocado.

BUFFALO CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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This is an easy way to serve up a quick dinner with a lot of flavor! No need to use oil or butter to toast each side of the quesadilla, but you can if you'd like. I prefer a dry heat. Tortillas made with a corn-flour mixture work best. Serve with either Buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, or sour cream!

Provided by Diana71

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Cheesy

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound chicken tenders
½ tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, diced
2 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
¼ cup ranch dressing
⅛ cup Buffalo sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ (1 inch) cube shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup shredded Gouda cheese
8 (6 inch) tortillas, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Place chicken tenders into a medium-sized pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce temperature to medium-low and simmer until chicken tenders are cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain chicken tenders. Transfer to a cutting board and cut or shred as desired.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook shallot until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine cream cheese, ranch dressing, Buffalo sauce, and cooked shallots in a bowl; mix until creamy. Add cooked chicken and season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread Buffalo chicken mixture onto a tortilla and top with Colby-Monterey Jack cheese and Gouda cheese. Cover with a second tortilla and set quesadilla aside. Repeat with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 quesadilla and cook until browned on 1 side, about 3 minutes. Carefully flip and cook until tortilla is crisp and cheese is melted, about 3 more minutes. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 109.3 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 34.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 666.7 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

CHEESY CHICKEN AND BEAN QUESADILLAS



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Quesadillas become a meaty main dish with rotisserie chicken, black beans and rice.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups shredded or finely chopped deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
4 medium green onions, thinly sliced (1/4 cup)
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1/2 cup cooked white rice
1 package (11.5 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 tortillas)
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (12 oz)
Cooking spray
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix chicken, bell pepper, green onions, beans and rice. Top half of each tortilla with 1/2 cup chicken mixture and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Fold other half of each tortilla over filling, press down slightly. Spray top halves of tortillas with cooking spray.
  • Heat 12-inch skillet over medium-low heat. Place 2 filled tortillas at a time, sprayed sides down, in skillet. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and hot. Cut into wedges. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 5 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Quesadilla, Sodium 970 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

SHREDDED CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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Make and share this Shredded Chicken Quesadillas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2/3 cup salsa
1/3 cup sliced green onion
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
6 8-inch flour tortillas
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
sour cream
guacamole

Steps:

  • In a skillet, combine the first 6 ingredients.
  • Over medium heat, cook uncovered, for 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Brush one side of tortillas with butter.
  • Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture over half of unbuttered side of each tortilla.
  • Sprinkle with 1/3 cup of cheese; fold in half.
  • Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 475 degrees for 10 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.
  • Cut into wedges; serve with sour cream and guacamole.

CHICKEN BACON RANCH QUESADILLAS



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I love chicken bacon ranch pizza and melts so I thought I would try a quesadilla . It turned out really good! You can add sauteed sweet onions also!

Provided by Honeym

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 flour tortillas
1/4 cup chicken, shredded and seasoned with fajita seasoning
1/4 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 tablespoons ranch dressing, low fat is ok
red pepper flakes (optional)
monterey jack cheese or monterey and colby mix cheese

Steps:

  • Spread 2 tbsp ranch dressing on 2 tortillas.
  • Put cheese, chicken, and bacon on top of the ranch. Sprinkle red pepper flakes on each one (optional). Top with remaining tortilla.
  • Heat pan. Spray with Pam. Place quesadilla in pan. Cook each side 1-2 minutes until cheese melts and tortilla in slightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.8, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 22.1, Sodium 859.7, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 7.4

GRILLED CHIPOTLE-CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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The "sauce" is what makes these quesadillas unique. Serve with Pico de gallo or your favorite salsa. Directions for both a grill or stovetop. From Sunset Magazine

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 canned chipotle chile in adobo, drained and minced
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
2 cups grated monterey jack cheese
pico de gallo or other salsa

Steps:

  • Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Lay chicken on a grill over medium heat (you can hold you hand 1 or 2 inches above grill level only 4 to 5 seconds) or put chicken in a grill pan over medium heat. Cook chicken 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through (cut to check). Slice cooked chicken breasts into 1/4 in.-thick slices. Keep grill or grill pan hot.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together chipotle chile, sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and cilantro.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon chipotle-lime sauce on each of the tortillas. Top 4 of the tortillas each with 1/2 cup cheese and a quarter of the chicken slices, then cover with the remaining tortillas (sauce side down). Put each quesadilla on a dinner plate.
  • Slide quesadillas off the plates onto the grill over medium heat, or slide into a grill pan over medium heat (you may need to grill the tortillas in batches). Grill uncovered turning once, until cheese is melted and both sides are golden, about 2 minutes each side (use a large spatula and tongs to flip the quesadillas). If grilling in batches, keep finished quesadillas warm in a 200 degree oven until ready to serve.
  • Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve with salsa on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.5, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 133.3, Sodium 473.1, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 1.3, Protein 41.9

CHICKEN, BLACK BEAN & CORN GRILLED QUESADILLAS



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Now, leftovers ... wondering what to do with a chicken breast or a little rotisserie chicken left over. Take frozen corn, a can of beans, a little fresh ingredients and packaged cheese and WOW. Now I like to roast fresh corn, but frozen corn is just fine for this if time is a problem. Grill inside or outside and top with some fresh tomato, maybe some sour cream or avocado and serve over some quick Mexican rice and a bed of lettuce and dinner for 4. I make these a lot utilizing leftovers and it makes an amazing quick dinner. You can make these completely vegetarian, or use up ham, shrimp, chicken, steak, any veggies in your fridge. Then have fun with the toppings ... Salsa, mango, avocado, sour cream, guacamole, a nice bed of shredded lettuce or even some good Mexican rice.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained (1 can)
1 cup corn (frozen is just fine for this)
1 cup chicken, shredded (use a leftover a chicken breast leftover or even a little bit of rotisserie chicken)
1 tablespoon diced jalapeno, ribs and seeds removed and diced very fine (more or less to taste)
2 cups monterey jack pepper cheese
1/4 cup cilantro, fresh and chopped well
8 flour tortillas
3 teaspoons olive oil (1 to saute the filling and 2 to brush on the tortillas)
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
sliced avocado
salsa
sour cream
chopped lettuce

Steps:

  • Filling -- In a large saute pan, add the garlic, jalapeno and cook 2 minutes, then add the beans, corn, chicken, cilantro, cumin, chili powder and mix well and heat up. That is it.
  • Stuff the Quesadilla -- Top one side of the quesadilla with the filling, top with cheese and fold in half (to form a half circle).
  • Grill -- This can be done on a inside grill pan or outside grill, saute pan, or a 400 degree oven. Just make sure to brush the quesadilla with some oil oil to get a nice crispy golden brown quesadilla. Just a couple of minutes per side is all it takes on the grill or grill pan. Just make sure the cheese melts and the quesadilla gets golden brown. Medium heat is all you need. Each grill inside or out or saute pan is different so just cook until golden brown is all.
  • Serve -- Cut the quesadilla in 2-3 slices. I just use a pizza cutter or a knife works fine. For me -- I serve over a bed of lettuce or Mexican rice, then add maybe some sour cream, salsa and always avocado slices (just my favorite). Use your favorite toppings. Fresh diced tomatoes or black olives are also very good. ENJOY!

CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM QUESADILLAS



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Categories     Chicken     Mushroom     Appetizer     Kid-Friendly     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Cilantro     Monterey Jack     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Small Plates

Yield Serves 12 to 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter
2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, sliced
4 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
Olive oil
16 5 1/2-inch-diameter corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chili powder, garlic and oregano. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add shiitake and button mushrooms and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in chicken, onion and cilantro. Cool 10 minutes. Mix in cheese. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Lightly brush oil on 1 side of 8 tortillas. Place tortillas, oil side down, on large baking sheet. Divide chicken mixture among tortillas, spreading to even thickness. Top with remaining 8 tortillas; press, then brush with oil. Grill quesadillas until heated through and golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Cut into wedges.

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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These quesadillas are fast and easy with only four ingredients. The quesadilla mixture can be frozen and thawed for even faster meal preparation. They can be served with sour cream or salsa for dipping

Provided by miss_heyrara

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 10 quesadillas, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 1/2 ounces canned chicken
10 ounces canned tomatoes and green chilies
1 1/2 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
10 (8 inch) flour tortillas
taco seasoning (optional)

Steps:

  • Drain water from canned chicken and canned tomatoes and chiles.
  • flake chicken and mix with tomatoes and chiles, and shredded cheese in a bowl.
  • Spead mixture over one side of tortillas as thin
  • or as thick as you like.
  • Fold tortilla and place in electric skillet on 325 degrees or on stove at medium high heat.
  • Brown tortilla on one until side crispy then flip and do the same on other side.
  • Place tortillas on plate to cool.
  • Serve with LIPTON Spanish Rice mix for complete meal if desired.

CHICKEN, MUSHROOM AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS



Chicken, Mushroom and Cheese Quesadillas image

In my opinion, you can't get a better flavor combination than chicken, mushrooms and onions sauteed together. Mmmmm! This recipe is adapted from Cooking Light magazine.

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch-thick pieces
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
4 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Combine ground cumin, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; sprinkle over chicken.
  • Add chicken to pan, and sauté 5 minutes or until browned. Remove chicken from pan; set aside.
  • Add onion, mushrooms, garlic, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper to pan; sauté 5 minutes.
  • Remove from pan; let stand 5 minutes. Wipe pan with paper towels.
  • Heat pan over medium heat. Sprinkle each tortilla with about 1/3 cup cheese.
  • Arrange 1/2 cup mushroom mixture over one-half of each tortilla.
  • Arrange chicken evenly over mushroom mixture.
  • Carefully fold each tortilla in half. Add 2 quesadillas to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and cheese melts.
  • Repeat procedure with remaining quesadillas. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.5, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 93.8, Sodium 824.8, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.5, Protein 37

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use freshly shredded chicken. You can either cook your own chicken breasts or thighs, or you can use a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.
  • If you don't have any salsa on hand, you can use diced tomatoes and green chiles instead.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to your quesadillas, such as black beans, corn, or bell peppers.
  • To make sure your quesadillas are crispy, cook them in a hot skillet over medium heat.
  • Serve your quesadillas with your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, sour cream, or salsa.

Conclusion:

Chicken quesadillas are a quick and easy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

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