EASY SPICY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
I know there are several recipes out there for this item, but my family swears by this one (we even served at Christmas Eve one year and it was a crowd pleaser). To make this recipe even faster, you can use the rotisserie chicken's from the grocery store, or in a pinch, poach the chicken breasts in salted water for 10-15 minutes.
Provided by SuzanneThePainter
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 Quesadillas, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken and spices (cumin, paprika, red pepper, salt) and set aside.
- Into a medium frying pan at medium/medium-high heat add your oil, green bell pepper, white onion, jalapeno, garlic, and black beans. Cook until the black beans soften slightly and the garlic is fragrant (about 3-5 minutes). Add tomatoes, whites of the green onions, cilantro, cumin, and paprika. Stir to combine and take off the heat.
- To assemble, spray a large frying pan with non-stick spray (grill pan or griddle will work well) set to medium/medium-high heat and place a single tortilla in the middle.
- Sprinkle a thin layer of cheese (about 3 tablespoons) over the surface, add a layer of the vegetable mix (about 3 tablespoons) to half the tortilla, and the same amount of your shredded chicken to the same half, finally sprinkle over about a teaspoon of your reserved un-cooked green onions. Apply another 3 tablespoons of cheese to the top, cover and allow to melt for about 2-3 minutes.
- Using a spatula, flip the un-topped half over the topped half, pressing lightly, cover and cook another 2-3 minutes so all the cheese has melted and the tortilla is crispy.
- Continue until all your veggie and chicken mixes are used up. Setting your finished quesadillas on a cooling rack in the oven set to low. When ready to serve, cut with a pizza cutter into slices and enjoy! These are great with a side of sour cream and/or guacamole.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.9, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 70.4, Sodium 877.4, Carbohydrate 60.6, Fiber 13, Sugar 3.5, Protein 39.6
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Mansour Mir Hussaini
[email protected]Overall, I thought these quesadillas were a great recipe. They were easy to make and tasted delicious.
Saira Bano
[email protected]I will definitely be making these quesadillas again!
Elorm Mawugbonyo
[email protected]These quesadillas were a great way to use up leftover chicken. They were quick and easy to make, and they tasted delicious.
Phillip Dorf
[email protected]I would definitely recommend these quesadillas to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal.
Mugisha Robert
[email protected]I thought the quesadillas were perfect. They were crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside.
MD Ayan Ven
[email protected]These quesadillas were a bit too greasy for my taste.
Phillip Viereck
[email protected]I would have liked more cheese in the quesadillas.
Gail Law
[email protected]These quesadillas were a great way to use up leftover chicken. They were quick and easy to make, and they tasted delicious.
G Baby999
[email protected]I made these quesadillas for dinner and my kids loved them! They are now asking me to make them again next week.
Urmi Islam
[email protected]The quesadillas were easy to make and tasted great. I would definitely make them again.
im3att4r
[email protected]I thought the quesadillas were a bit bland. I would have liked more spices.
Asad Koko
[email protected]The chicken quesadillas were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.
Sandhu Writes
[email protected]These quesadillas were easy to make and tasted delicious. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal.
ARIF GAMER1
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the quesadillas turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.
Dan kay
[email protected]I made these quesadillas for a party and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Subodh Chapagain
[email protected]These quesadillas were a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the combination of spices gave them a nice kick.