CHICKEN, MUSHROOM AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS

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In my opinion, you can't get a better flavor combination than chicken, mushrooms and onions sauteed together. Mmmmm! This recipe is adapted from Cooking Light magazine.

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch-thick pieces
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
4 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Combine ground cumin, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; sprinkle over chicken.
  • Add chicken to pan, and sauté 5 minutes or until browned. Remove chicken from pan; set aside.
  • Add onion, mushrooms, garlic, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper to pan; sauté 5 minutes.
  • Remove from pan; let stand 5 minutes. Wipe pan with paper towels.
  • Heat pan over medium heat. Sprinkle each tortilla with about 1/3 cup cheese.
  • Arrange 1/2 cup mushroom mixture over one-half of each tortilla.
  • Arrange chicken evenly over mushroom mixture.
  • Carefully fold each tortilla in half. Add 2 quesadillas to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and cheese melts.
  • Repeat procedure with remaining quesadillas. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.5, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 93.8, Sodium 824.8, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.5, Protein 37

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