CAJUN QUESADILLAS

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This is one of my favorite lunches. I frequently serve them with a bowl of gumbo.

Provided by Beverley Williams

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 c chicken breast, cooked and shredded
2 (4 oz.) can(s) tiny shrimp, drained
1/4 c diced bell pepper
1/4 c chopped onion
2 c shredded monterrey jack cheese
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp cajun seasoning
1 small tomato, seeded and diced
to taste tabasco sauce
8 (6 in.) flour tortillas
1 Tbsp olive oil
cooking spray

Steps:

  • 1. In a skillet, heat the oil. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic and saute until tender about 3-5 minutes.
  • 2. Place sauteed veggies, shredded chicken, shrimp and tomato in a bowl. Toss to mix well.
  • 3. Heat a non stick skillet over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray.
  • 4. Place a tortilla in the skillet. Spread with 1/4 of the chicken mixture.
  • 5. Top with 1/2 c of the cheese, 1/4 tsp. Cajun seasoning and Tabasco sauce to taste.
  • 6. Cover with a second tortilla. Cook until lightly browned.
  • 7. Flip carefully and cook other side until browned and cheese is melted. Repeat with other quesadillas.

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