Indulge in the savory delights of chicken cheddar quesadillas, a harmonious blend of juicy chicken, melted cheddar cheese, and an array of fresh vegetables. Served with a vibrant tomato and corn salsa, this Mexican-inspired dish offers a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or simply craving a comforting meal, this versatile recipe is sure to satisfy your appetite. Let your culinary adventure begin as we guide you through the steps to create this culinary masterpiece.
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CHICKEN, CHILI, AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 6 to 8 servings (1 1/3 cups salsa)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Lay 6 tortillas on the work surface, and divide the cheese, jalapenos and chicken among the tortillas. (It's best to leave about an inch border on the edge of the tortilla uncovered to allow for the spread of the melting cheese.) Top with remaining tortillas and press gently to seal. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small skillet. Carefully place a quesadilla in the skillet and fry, turning once, until golden and little bubbles appear on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes in all. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas, wiping out the pan between batches if the butter burns.
- While the quesadillas cook, make the salsa: Halve the tomatoes and grate them on the largest holes of a box grater into a bowl, discarding the skins. Grate the onion into the tomato and stir in the cilantro, hot sauce and salt, to taste.
- Cut quesadillas into 4 wedges with a pizza wheel or knife and serve with the salsa and avocado.
MEXICAN CHICKEN QUESADILLAS WITH CORN
Prepare Mexican Chicken Quesadillas with Corn for a cheesy weeknight dish. Your family will gladly come to the table for these Mexican chicken quesadillas.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Meal Recipes
Time 25m
Yield Makes 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat on medium heat. Add chicken and chili powder; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add corn and 2 Tbsp. of the salsa; cook and stir 3 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thickened.
- Spray tops of 4 of the tortillas with cooking spray. Place, sprayed sides down, on large foil-covered baking sheet. Sprinkle with half of the cheese; top with chicken mixture, remaining cheese and remaining tortillas. Spray tops of tortillas with cooking spray.
- Broil, 4 to 5 inches from heat, 3 minutes or until golden brown. Turn quesadillas over with large spatula; continue broiling an additional 3 minutes or until second side is golden brown and cheese is melted. Cut each into 4 wedges. Serve with the remaining salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 1260 mg, Carbohydrate 67 g, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 25 g
CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
This is a great recipe for parties. I freeze the leftovers; they reheat quite well. The zesty chicken and cooked peppers are a succulent delight when mixed with the melted cheeses. Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa.
Provided by Heather
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 55m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler. Grease a baking sheet.
- Toss the chicken with the fajita seasoning, then spread onto the baking sheet. Place under the broiler and cook until the chicken pieces are no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the green bell peppers, red bell peppers, onion, and chicken. Cook and stir until the vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes.
- Layer half of each tortilla with the chicken and vegetable mixture, then sprinkle with the Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and Monterey Jack. Fold the tortillas in half and Place onto a baking sheet.
- Bake quesadillas in the preheated oven until the cheeses have melted, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 504.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
SMOKED CHEDDAR QUESADILLAS WITH YELLOW TOMATO SALSA AND CILANTRO LIME SOUR CREAM
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 quesadillas and fixin's
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine chopped tomatoes, onions, jalapeno, mint and cilantro in a small bowl and season generously with salt. Toss salsa and set aside. Combine sour cream, lime zest and juice and cilantro leaves in food processor and process until smooth and light green. Transfer to a small serving bowl. Sour cream can be used to top soup or quesadilla or both.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add oil and corn and quickly toss to warm. Season corn with salt and pepper and transfer onto a plate. Shred your cheeses, wipe out your pan and return it to the stove top over medium high heat. Add a flour tortilla to the skillet. Cook 30 seconds, then flip tortilla. Cover half the surface of the tortilla generously with smoked cheddar, pepper Jack and 1/4 corn. Fold tortillas over and press down gently with a spatula. Turn tortilla a few times to melt cheese. Remove quesadilla from the skillet and cut into wedges. Top with salsa and sour cream.
CHICKEN QUESADILLAS WITH CORN-TOMATO SALAD
Make and share this Chicken Quesadillas With Corn-Tomato Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Otaktay
Categories Native American
Time 53m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the salad ingredient; set aside. To prepare the
- quesadillas, in another bowl, combine the chicken, lettuce, and salsa; divide.
- among 3 of the tortillas. Sprinkle with the cheese; top with the 3 remaining.
- tortillas. Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Cook
- the quesadillas, one at a time, until lightly browned, 3 minutes on each side;.
- turn carefully with a wide spatula. Cut the quesadillas into quarters; arrange.
- 3 quarters on each of 4 plates. Serve with the salad on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.5, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 54, Sodium 828.6, Carbohydrate 56.2, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 3.7, Protein 27.1
TOMATO AND CHEESE QUESADILLA
A very easy to make lunch. If following a gluten free diet ensure gluten-free corn tortillas are used. You can make these in your frypan or flat sandwich toaster (the type that does not cut your bread). You can also add cooked shredded chicken, ham, avocado,onion, capsicums/peppers, herbs, salsa, chilli sauce-basically any ingredients that you would like in a toasted sandwich.
Provided by Jubes
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place one tortilla on a plate.
- Spread the sliced tomato over the tortilla and then the shredded cheese. I usually leave 1 inch around the edges of the tortilla free as it tends to spread when being cooked and cut.
- Top with the remaining tortilla.
- Place onto a lightly cooking oil sprayed frypan or sandwich toaster. If using the frypan you will need to flip over the quesadilla after a couple of minutes.
- Once the filling has warmed and the tortillas lightly toasted-it's done.
- Wait a minute and then carefully slice through and enjoy.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use freshly grated cheddar cheese.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the quesadillas in a large skillet over medium heat.
- To make the salsa ahead of time, simply combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- For a spicier salsa, add a jalapeño pepper to the mix.
- Serve the quesadillas with sour cream, guacamole, and your favorite salsa.
Conclusion:
Chicken cheddar quesadillas are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The salsa is a refreshing and flavorful addition to the quesadillas. These quesadillas are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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