CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

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This recipe is one I put together myself through trial and error. It's a great way to use leftover chicken and can be modified with a wide variety of add-ins.

Provided by Megan Olson

Categories     Poultry Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 c cooked, diced chicken breast
6 8 inch flour tortillas
3/4 tsp ground cumin
3/4 tsp onion salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp chili powder
dash of garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 c shredded monterey jack cheese or mexican cheese blend
1/4 c butter, melted
sour cream and guacamole

Steps:

  • 1. combine seasonings in a small bowl; add diced chicken and toss to coat
  • 2. brush one side of tortillas with butter; place buttered side down on ungreased baking sheet. Spoon about 1/3 cup chicken mixture over half of each tortilla; sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese
  • 3. fold plain side of tortilla over cheese. Bake at 450 degrees for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and outside is golden. Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream and guacamole.

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