CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

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This is a great recipe for parties. I freeze the leftovers; they reheat quite well. The zesty chicken and cooked peppers are a succulent delight when mixed with the melted cheeses. Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa.

Provided by Heather

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced
1 (1.27 ounce) packet fajita seasoning
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 red bell peppers, chopped
1 onion, chopped
10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon bacon bits
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Grease a baking sheet.
  • Toss the chicken with the fajita seasoning, then spread onto the baking sheet. Place under the broiler and cook until the chicken pieces are no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the green bell peppers, red bell peppers, onion, and chicken. Cook and stir until the vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Layer half of each tortilla with the chicken and vegetable mixture, then sprinkle with the Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and Monterey Jack. Fold the tortillas in half and Place onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake quesadillas in the preheated oven until the cheeses have melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 504.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Awais Sabir hasnain
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I thought the chicken quesadillas were just okay.


sachini Isara
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These chicken quesadillas were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


Randel Wiggins
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Not bad.


MAMOON Shyko
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These quesadillas were amazing! The chicken was so flavorful and the cheese was melted to perfection.


AHASAN TAMIM
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I will definitely be making these chicken quesadillas again. They were so good!


Muhammad waqas Ali
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The chicken quesadillas were good, but not great.


Camila Gomes
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My family loved these chicken quesadillas! They were so easy to make and everyone raved about them.


Yarikk
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These were a bit too greasy for me.


Kate Holly
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The chicken quesadillas were easy to make and tasted great! I would definitely recommend them.


nirmal giri
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I thought the chicken quesadillas were delicious! The salsa verde was a great addition.


Ali Johnson
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These quesadillas were a bit bland for my taste.


Hwaida Ishak
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These quesadillas were so easy to make and so delicious! I loved the combination of chicken, cheese, and salsa verde. I will definitely be making these again.


Abebaw Belete
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Meh.


Turah Mokeira
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Not a fan of the salsa verde, but the quesadillas themselves were great.


Bwale Jonathan
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The chicken filling was flavorful and juicy, and the cheese melted perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.


Mary karstrom
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These quesadillas were a hit with my family! Even my picky eater loved them.


Shaye Bowdry
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A tasty and quick meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.


Johannes Tshisa
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These chicken quesadillas were so easy to make and turned out amazing! I love that I could use ingredients I already had on hand.


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