CHICKEN AND CHEESE QUESADILLA PIE

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The crust is made from a tortilla for this simple and quick Southwest-inspired pie. It's a recipe that would work as brunch, lunch or dinner. A Cook's Country recipe.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (10 inch) flour tortillas, burrito size
1 rotisserie chicken, skin discarded and meat shredded in bite size pieces (about 3 cups)
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup drained jarred pickled jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
sour cream
salsa

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Grease 9" pie plate. Press tortilla into prepared pan and spray lightly with cooking spray.
  • Toss chicken, cilantro, jalapenos, 1 cup cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a sprinkling of pepper in large bowl till combined. Spoon over tortilla.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, flour, baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt in bowl until smooth. Slowly pour over filling, then sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until surface is golden brown, about 20 minutes Let cool 5 minutes Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa.

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