RIO GRANDE QUESADILLAS

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A well-seasoned filling of chicken and refried beans makes this quick Southwest specialty from Shawn Nelson of Evansville, Indiana a popular choice for lunch or supper. Green onions and cilantro add a burst of fresh flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 3-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups shredded cooked chicken
3/4 cup water
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 cup refried beans
6 flour tortillas (7 inches)
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the chicken, water and taco seasoning to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in the beans., Spoon about 1/2 cup chicken mixture over half of each tortilla; top with pimientos, onion, cilantro and cheese. Fold over. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook quesadilla in 1 tablespoon oil for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted, using additional oil as needed. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts :

Ninarinah Zauja
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These quesadillas were amazing! The flavors were perfect and the quesadillas were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.


Daisy dash De Queen
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Yum!


Ansar Abbas
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These quesadillas were a bit too cheesy for my taste, but they were still good. I would recommend using less cheese next time.


Jarelin Garcia
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I love these quesadillas! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my guests.


Istekhar khan
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Not bad!


Fanny Grodzicka
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These quesadillas were a bit bland for my taste, but they were still good. I would recommend adding some more seasoning to the filling.


andry fameno
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I've made these quesadillas several times and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and the ingredients are easy to find.


Otakadestiny Brith
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Delicious!


Hasnat Bhutta
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These quesadillas were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. They were easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find.


Ernest Boamah
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I wasn't sure how these quesadillas would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were really good and the quesadillas were nice and crispy.


jutt mobiles
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I tried this recipe and it was so easy to follow. The quesadillas turned out great and everyone loved them.


Zohaib Hashmi
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The Rio Grande Quesadillas were delicious! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the quesadillas were cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Abu Abu
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These quesadillas were a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making these again.