CHICKEN CHEDDAR QUESADILLAS WITH TOMATO AND CORN SALSA

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Chicken Cheddar Quesadillas with Tomato and Corn Salsa image

Provided by Sabrina Henderson

Categories     Chicken     Onion     Tomato     Appetizer     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Cheddar     Corn     Summer     Cilantro     Tortillas     Bon Appétit     California     Sugar Conscious

Yield Makes 6 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups purchased medium-hot chunky salsa verde
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 cup chopped red onion, divided
1/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 pound chicken tenders
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
3 burrito-size flour tortillas (11 inches in diameter)
3 cups (packed) grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 12 ounces)

Steps:

  • Stir salsa, corn, 1/4 cup red onion, and 1/4 cup cilantro in small bowl to blend. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle chicken with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and remaining 3/4 cup onion and sauté 1 minute. Add chicken and sauté until chicken is just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle half of 1 tortilla with 1/2 cup cheese. Place 1/3 chicken mixture atop cheese; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cilantro and another 1/2 cup cheese. Fold tortilla in half. Repeat with remaining tortillas, cheese, chicken mixture, and cilantro. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in each of 2 heavy large skillets over medium-high heat. Place 2 quesadillas in 1 skillet and third in second skillet. Cook quesadillas until brown and cheese melts, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer quesadillas to work surface and cut into wedges. Arrange on platter; serve with salsa.

Ridoy Sutradhar
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This recipe is a great way to add some spice to your life. The salsa is especially flavorful.


Prince Azyafullah
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique and flavorful.


zaharaddeen kasim
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I made this recipe for my picky eater and she loved it! She even ate the salsa.


Farah Deba
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Cervantes Cervantes
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I used leftover chicken for this recipe and it turned out great. The salsa was the perfect finishing touch.


Rahib Ali
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I've never made quesadillas before, but this recipe made it easy. They turned out perfect.


JEki Nishan
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I loved this recipe. The salsa was especially good.


Today TikTok
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Degbe Boga
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This recipe was just what I was looking for. It's quick, easy, and delicious.


Juliet Suleman
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


Lakshitha Madushan
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I'm not much of a cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great. My family loved it!


JACKIE ANDERSON
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Thanks for sharing!


esraa khamis
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used black beans instead of chicken. It turned out great!


Dean Bela
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This recipe was a little too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I would make it again, but I would use less jalapeño pepper.


Wilmart Phone doctor
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The chicken was a bit dry, and the salsa was too bland for my taste.


Abdul Malik Abdul Malik
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I'm not a huge fan of quesadillas, but this recipe changed my mind. The salsa fresca was especially good.


Nani kumar
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This was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the salsa was so refreshing.


Md Mafia
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Easy to make and so delicious! I used whole wheat tortillas and low-fat cheese, and they were still amazing.


Thokozani Zwane
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Fantastic recipe! The salsa fresca was the perfect addition to these quesadillas. Will definitely be making this again.