CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
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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