CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE QUESADILLAS

Chicken and Sausage Quesadillas image

Provided by SkinnyMinnie

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, and cut into small pieces
8 ounces andouille sausages, cut inot 1/2-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

Place a large skillet over high heat.
Add oil and tip pan to coat.
Add chicken, sausage, pepper, and onion; cook until chicken is cooked through and vegetables soften, about 8 minute.
Add the garlic, green chiles, and jalapeno; cook for 2 minute.
Add the chili powder, cumin and salt; stir to combine.
Transfer to a bowl and cool.
Lay a tortilla down and spread 1/4 of the chicken mixture (about 1 cup) evenly over the tortilla.
Top with 1/4 of the cheese and another tortilla. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Cook each quesadilla in a large skillet over medium high heat for 3 min on each side, or until golden and cheese has melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 995.6, Fat 54.5, SaturatedFat 21.5, Cholesterol 177.8, Sodium 2489.5, Carbohydrate 69.2, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 6.5, Protein 56