Best Chicken Quesadillas With Creamy Jalapeño Sauce Recipes

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CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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Incredible Chicken Quesadillas are packed with juicy chicken, peppers, onions, garlic, and lots of melty cheese. They are an easy and healthy idea that is perfect for those hectic weeknights.

Provided by Layla

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound chicken breasts ((cut into bite sized pieces))
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup diced bell pepper ((any color))
1/2 cup diced onion
1 medium jalapeno, diced ((optional))
2 cloves garlic ((minced))
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
2 cups shredded melting cheese
4 medium flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breasts into small bite size pieces. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large heavy duty pan. Add the chicken breasts and taco seasoning to the pan. Sautee 4-5 minutes then add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic, sautee another 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove mixture from the pan and set aside.
  • To the same pan, add ½ teaspoon oil and a tortilla, top with a handful of shredded cheese, and 1/4th the chicken mixture, then with more cheese. Fold the tortilla and cook on both sides until crispy and golden. Remove from the pan and repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • To serve: Slice tortillas in half or thirds and serve with sour-cream, salsa, guacamole or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Sodium 741 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN WITH CREAMY JALAPENO SAUCE



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My sister Amy came up with this recipe that makes standard chicken breasts a lot more exciting. My husband and I just love the wonderful sauce. -Molly Cappone, Lewis Center, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings (2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, brown chicken in oil on both sides. , Add the onions, broth, jalapenos and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and keep warm., Stir cream cheese and sour cream into onion mixture until blended. Stir in tomatoes; heat through. Serve with chicken and rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 389mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TACO BELL CHICKEN QUESADILLA



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Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla with creamy jalapeno sauce is simple to make with a few ingredients. Get the easy copycat recipe and find out how to make the best chicken quesadilla like Taco Bell. No need to go out when you can make this tasty Mexican meal at home.

Provided by Stephanie Manley

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons McCormick Taco Seasoning
1/2 tablespoon McCormick chili powder
1 tablespoon Tabasco green jalapeno sauce (you can use the liquid from pickle jalapenos, but it make take more than 1 tablespoon)
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
4 10-inch flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place sour cream, mayonnaise, taco seasoning, chili powder, and green sauce in a bowl. Stir until thoroughly combined.
  • Prepare chicken breasts by slicing in half horizontally. Place cut chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound to between 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch thick.
  • Season chicken breasts on both sides with a small amount of salt and ground black pepper.
  • Add two teaspoons of olive oil to a medium sized skillet. Heat the skillet to medium-high.
  • Place chicken breasts into the pan, cook for 4 to 5 minutes, then flip the chicken over and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked through.
  • Place chicken on a cutting board, let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into 1/4 inch slices.
  • Wipeout the skillet with a paper towel. Add 1 10 inch tortilla so the skillet. Turn the temperature to medium-low.
  • Drizzle about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the creamy jalapeno sauce over the tortilla.
  • Add 1/3 cup of Monterey jack cheese, and add 1/3 cup of Cheddar cheese. Add enough pieces of chicken to cover the toritlla. Add the top tortilla.
  • Cook for 2 to 3 minutes before flipping, then cook on the other side for an additional minute or two.
  • Cut the quesadilla into thirds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 812 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 48 g, Fat 60 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 181 mg, Sodium 1028 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS WITH CREAMY JALAPEñO SAUCE



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Copy-Cat Taco Bell Quesadillas. The Creamy Jalapeño Sauce tastes just like taco bells. These are always a big hit, so simple to make and great for gatherings. You'll love this sauce.

Provided by Kristin Hamilton

Categories     Seasoning Mixes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
1 pkg large soft burritos
1 pkg shredded montery jack and cheddar cheese
CREAMY JALAPEÑO SAUCE
1/4 c real mayonnaise (not miracle whip)
2 tsp jalapeños, minced
2 tsp juice from jalapeño jar
1/4 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1 pinch onion powder

Steps:

  • 1. First, make the sauce because it will need to chill for an hour for flavors to develope. Take a small bowl, add all sauce ingredients and stir well to combine. Cover and let chill for 1 hour, so the flavor of the spices can blend.
  • 2. Cook chicken, you can fry it or even boil it. Chop and shred the chicken, and season it with seasoned salt or salt and pepper.
  • 3. Take large skillet, pour oil in so the outside of burrito can get crunchy. Take burrito and spread your sauce on top, add cheese to one half of the burrito, and then top with chicken. Place in hot oil, fry, and flip one side over like an omlet, fry until crispy and light brown. Continue with other burritos.

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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This chicken quesadilla recipe has an impressive look and taste with little preparation. The leftover chicken gets Mexican flair from cumin in this fun main dish. -Linda Wetzel, Woodland Park, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2/3 cup salsa
1/3 cup sliced green onions
3/4 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
6 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Sour cream and guacamole

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until heated through, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Brush 1 side of tortillas with butter; place buttered side down on a lightly greased baking sheet. Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture over half of each tortilla; sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese. , Fold plain side of tortilla over cheese. Bake at 375° until crisp and golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Cut into wedges; serve with sour cream and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 901mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

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