SOUTHWEST CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

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These quesadillas are perfect for dinnertime, lunchtime - even party time!" And easy to make. I got this recipe from Crisco.

Provided by Sweet Southern Bell

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup cooked chicken, finely shredded
1/2 cup salsa, plus additional for serving
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons chili powder
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups jalapeno jack cheese or 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
8 sprigs fresh cilantro, minced
top with salsa, and
sour cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F Line 2 baking sheets with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Spray with CRISCO® No-Stick Cooking Spray.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine chicken, salsa, salt, pepper, mayonnaise, chili powder and minced cilantro.
  • Arrange 4 tortillas on baking sheet. Top with chicken mixture. Top with remaining 4 tortillas; press closed gently.
  • Bake 5 minutes. Remove baking sheets from oven. Carefully turn quesadillas with spatula.
  • Return to oven; bake 5 minutes more, or until browned. Let stand 2 minutes. Cut each in quarters.
  • Serve immediately, with additional salsa and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.8, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 65.9, Sodium 1372.8, Carbohydrate 62.5, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 4, Protein 29.2

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