CHICKEN QUESADILLAS & FIESTA RICE

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Here's an easy way to make family-favorite, cheesy quesadillas that are just as tasty as those served in restaurants.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 8 quesadillas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into cubes
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 cup picante sauce
10 flour tortillas, warmed (8 inch)
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
1/2 cup water
2 cups uncooked instant rice

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 425°F.
  • Cook the chicken in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until well browned and cooked through, stirring often. Stir in the soup and 1/2 cup picante sauce. Cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling.
  • Spread about 1/3 cup chicken mixture onto half of each tortilla to within 1/2 inch of the edge. Brush the edges with water. Fold the tortillas over the filling and press to seal. Place the filled tortillas on 2 baking sheets.
  • Bake for 5 minutes or until the quesadillas are hot. Cut each quesadilla in half.
  • Heat the broth, water and remaining picante sauce in a 1-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Stir in the rice. Cover the saucepan and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve the rice with the quesadillas.
  • RECIPE TIPS:.
  • Serving Suggestion: Serve with chocolate chip cookies for dessert.

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