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

Nahja Garrick
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I love that these quesadillas are so easy to make. I can have them on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Bebonne Laksh
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These quesadillas are a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have leftover chicken from other recipes, and these quesadillas are a great way to use it up.


Anna Allen
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I love that these quesadillas can be made with any type of tortilla. I have made them with flour tortillas, corn tortillas, and even whole wheat tortillas.


Renata Malvessi
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These quesadillas are a great way to use up leftover cheese. I always have leftover cheese from other recipes, and these quesadillas are a great way to use it up.


Juma Rahim
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I love that these quesadillas are so affordable. They are a great way to feed a family on a budget.


gopal shrestha
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These quesadillas are a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen. My kids love to help me make them.


Chizalum Deborah
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I love that these quesadillas can be made in a skillet or on a griddle. I usually make them in a skillet, but I have also made them on a griddle.


Kamil Hussain
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These quesadillas are a great way to use up leftover tortillas. I always have leftover tortillas from tacos or burritos, and these quesadillas are a great way to use them up.


Abid FA.
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I love that these quesadillas are so customizable. You can add any fillings that you like.


Mohammed Abdul Hameed
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These quesadillas are perfect for a party. I always make a big batch and they are always a hit.


Valerie Solano
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I love that these quesadillas can be made ahead of time. I usually make a batch on the weekend and then reheat them during the week for a quick and easy meal.


Manjesh Majhi
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These quesadillas are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. I sneak in some chopped veggies into the filling, and my kids never notice.


Suraia Bangura
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I made these quesadillas for my kids' lunch and they loved them. They are the perfect size for little hands.


Opu Ahmed
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These quesadillas are a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have leftover chicken from dinner, and these quesadillas are a great way to use it up.


Rambo Momoh
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I love these quesadillas! They are so versatile. I have made them with different fillings, and they are always delicious.


Leo00Dino
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These quesadillas are the perfect weeknight meal. They are quick and easy to make, and they are always a crowd-pleaser.


Apu Apu
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I made these quesadillas for dinner last night and they were a big hit! My husband and kids loved them. They are so easy to make and they are packed with flavor.


Nouraiz Sajjad
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These quesadillas were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making them again.