CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM QUESADILLAS WITH CARROT AND MANGO SLAW

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These delicious quesadillas are packed with flavor thanks to lightly spiced chicken, mushrooms, spinach, and Monterey Jack cheese. A tangy mix of cilantro, yogurt, and lime juice makes the perfect dipping sauce, and pretty carrot and mango ribbons combine for a refreshing slaw.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     Back to School     Dinner     Kid-Friendly     Tortillas     Yogurt     Mushroom     Chicken     Mango     Spinach     Monterey Jack     Small Plates

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
6 ounces button mushrooms, trimmed, coarsely chopped
2 limes
1/2 cup Greek-style plain full- or low-fat yogurt
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro, plus whole leaves for serving
2 medium carrots (about 4 ounces each), peeled
1 medium mango, thinly sliced
5 ounces baby spinach (about 4 packed cups)
4 (10") flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 8 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Stir cumin, 3 Tbsp. oil, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken and mushrooms and toss to coat. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 15-17 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, juice limes to yield 6 Tbsp. juice. Blend yogurt, 3 Tbsp. lime juice, and 3 Tbsp. cilantro in a blender until smooth.
  • Shave carrots with a vegetable peeler lengthwise into ribbons (or use the large holes of a box grater). Whisk 1 Tbsp. oil and remaining 3 Tbsp. lime juice, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a large bowl. Add carrots and mango; toss gently to coat.
  • Remove baking sheet from oven, arrange spinach over chicken, and continue to roast until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board, leaving spinach on sheet, and thinly slice.
  • Arrange tortillas on a work surface. Dividing evenly, layer cheese, chicken, mushrooms, and spinach on one side of each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half to create half-moons.
  • Heat 1 1/2 tsp. oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-low until hot. Cook 2 quesadillas, turning once, until cheese is melted and tortillas are browned, 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer quesadillas to serving plates, then cook remaining quesadillas with remaining 1 1/2 tsp. oil.
  • Sprinkle quesadillas with cilantro leaves and serve with yogurt sauce and carrot-mango slaw alongside.
  • Do Ahead
  • Chicken and mushrooms can be cooked and yogurt sauce can be made 4 days ahead; cover and chill.

Preya akther
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I love quesadillas and these were some of the best I've ever had! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the mushrooms were nice and earthy. The slaw was also a great addition, adding a bit of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making these aga


Hiba El fernane
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These quesadillas were very good! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the mushrooms were nice and earthy. The slaw was also a great addition, adding a bit of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Kalpana Parajuli
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I made these quesadillas for dinner last night and they were a hit! My family loved them. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the mushrooms added a nice umami flavor. The slaw was also a great addition, adding a bit of freshness and acidity. I w


Aka NizzoUg256
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These quesadillas were delicious! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the mushrooms added a nice umami flavor. The slaw was also a great addition, adding a bit of freshness and acidity. I will definitely be making these again.


Ad Malik
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I love quesadillas and these were some of the best I've ever had! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the mushrooms were nice and earthy. The slaw was also a great addition, adding a bit of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making these aga


Kanwal Zaheer
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These quesadillas were very good! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the mushrooms were nice and earthy. The slaw was also a great addition, adding a bit of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Lilian Owusu-Ansah
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I made these quesadillas for dinner last night and they were a hit! My family loved them. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the mushrooms added a nice umami flavor. The slaw was also a great addition, adding a bit of freshness and acidity. I w


Ordena Hope
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These quesadillas were delicious! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the mushrooms added a nice umami flavor. The slaw was also a great addition, adding a bit of freshness and acidity. I will definitely be making these again.


Muwonge Francis
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I love quesadillas and these were some of the best I've ever had! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the mushrooms were nice and earthy. The slaw was also a great addition, adding a bit of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making these aga


Katia Smith
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These quesadillas were so easy to make and they were so delicious! I used leftover chicken and mushrooms, and the slaw was a great way to use up some leftover carrots and mango. I will definitely be making these again.


Markella Skourkea
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I made these quesadillas for dinner last night and they were a hit! My family loved them. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the mushrooms added a nice umami flavor. The slaw was also a great addition, adding a bit of freshness and acidity. I w


Muhammad Yousif
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These quesadillas were amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the mushrooms were nice and earthy. The slaw was also a great addition, adding a bit of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be m