CHICKEN & MUSHROOM QUESADILLAS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 8 ounces)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons vegetable oil or lard
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 ounces white mushrooms, sliced (about 3 cups)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 pickled jalapeno, minced, plus 1 tablespoon pickling juice
1 19-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 8-inch flour tortillas
2 cups grated white Cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)
Guacamole and Salsa, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Season chicken breast with salt and pepper to taste. Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium heat; add 1 tablespoon oil or lard. Cook chicken until browned on both sides and firm when gently pressed with fingertip, about 10 minutes total. Cool slightly; tear chicken into bite-size pieces.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cumin, and black pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushroom's moisture releases and evaporates, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
  • Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil or lard to skillet. Add onion, garlic, jalapeno and jar juices, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add beans and mash until almost smooth. Set aside.
  • Place tortillas on work surface and spread 1/4 of bean mixture on one side of each tortilla (reserve leftover bean mixture for later use). Top with 1/4 of cheese, half of chicken, and half of mushrooms. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Fold tortillas over to encase filling.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet, fry each quesadilla until golden on both sides, about 4 minutes. Cut into wedges with a pizza wheel or serrated knife. Serve with guacamole and salsa.

Lado Puti
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These quesadillas are the perfect comfort food. They're cheesy, gooey, and delicious.


Dade khan
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I love that these quesadillas are made with whole wheat tortillas. It makes them a healthier option.


Derrick Holbrook
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These quesadillas are a great way to use up leftover chicken and mushrooms. They're also really easy to make and they're always a hit with my family.


ABDUL WADUD ISSAHAKU
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I've made these quesadillas several times now and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Jake Smith
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I made these quesadillas for dinner last night and they were a hit! My husband and kids loved them.


Malik Crazy
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These quesadillas were easy to make and they tasted amazing. I would definitely recommend them to anyone.


Tsolmon Tsogtoo
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I followed the recipe exactly and the quesadillas turned out great. I'll definitely be making them again.


Fathima
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These quesadillas were delicious! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the mushrooms added a nice earthy flavor.


Fatima Gambo
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I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed these quesadillas. The chicken and cheese were cooked perfectly and the salsa and guacamole added a great flavor.


Shanna Rampersad
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These quesadillas are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my kids. I love that I can use up leftover chicken and mushrooms in them.


Shenaz Babar
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I made these quesadillas for a party and they were a total crowd-pleaser. Everyone loved them!


Rhonda Simpson
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These quesadillas were a huge hit with my family! The combination of chicken, mushrooms, and cheese was perfect, and the salsa and guacamole added a delicious finishing touch.