Best Copycat Chicken Quesadillas Like Ruby Tuesdays Recipes

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COPYCAT CHICKEN QUESADILLAS LIKE RUBY TUESDAY'S



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Make and share this Copycat Chicken Quesadillas like Ruby Tuesday's recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tina Klein

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves
Italian salad dressing, to coat
1 12-inch flour tortilla
margarine, melted,for coating
1 cup shredded monterey jack/cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon diced jalapeno pepper
cajun seasoning
1/2 cup shredded lettuce
1/4 cup diced tomatoes
sour cream (low fat okay)
salsa, for dipping

Steps:

  • Place chicken breast in a bowl with enough Italian dressing to coat; allow to marinate 30 minutes in refrigerator.
  • Grill marinated chicken until done in a lightly oiled pan.
  • Cut into 3/4" pieces and set aside.
  • Brush one side of tortilla with margarine and place in frying pan over medium heat.
  • On one half of tortilla, add cheese, 1 Tbls.
  • tomatoes, peppers, and Cajun seasoning (in that order).
  • Make sure to spread to the edge of the half.
  • Top with diced chicken, fold empty tortilla side on top, and flip over in pan so that cheese is on top of chicken.
  • Cook until very warm throughout.
  • Remove from pan to serving plate and cut into six equal wedges on one side of plate.
  • On the other side put lettuce, topped with 1/4 cup tomatoes, and then topped with sour cream.
  • Serve your favorite salsa in a small bowl on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 479.2, Carbohydrate 17.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1, Protein 16.3

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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