CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 9h50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, halved and cut into slices
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
2 pounds Perfect Grilled Chicken (thawed if frozen), recipe follows
6 tablespoons butter, for frying
12 large flour tortillas
2 1/2 cups grated cheese (Monterey Jack is the best)
Pico de Gallo, for serving, recipe follows
2 cups olive oil
6 tablespoons honey
3 heaping tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons ground thyme
2 teaspoons ground oregano
Juice of 12 lemons
24 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 to 3 jalapenos
2 cups fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
12 Roma tomatoes (slightly under ripe is fine), diced
3 yellow or red onions, diced
1 lime
Salt

Steps:

  • Add the olive oil to a skillet over high heat. Throw in the onions and peppers and cook until the peppers have a few dark brown/black areas, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and set aside. Add the Perfect Grilled Chicken to the skillet and heat over medium-high heat until warmed through. Dice into cubes and set aside.
  • Sizzle 1/2 tablespoon of the butter in a separate skillet or griddle over medium heat and lay a flour tortilla in the skillet. Then build the quesadillas by laying grated cheese on the bottom tortilla, and then arranging the chicken and cooked peppers over it. Top with a little more grated cheese and top with a second tortilla.
  • When the tortilla is golden on the first side, carefully flip the quesadilla to the other side, adding another 1/2 tablespoon butter to the skillet at the same time. Continue cooking until the second side is golden. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
  • Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with Pico de Gallo.
  • Mix together the olive oil, honey, mustard, salt, thyme, oregano and lemon juice in a large shallow container.
  • Pound the chicken breasts to uniform thickness and add them to the marinade. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 8 hours.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken in batches until golden brown on the first side, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown on the other side and cooked all the way through, another 4 to 5 minutes. Let the chicken cool.
  • Transfer the chicken to freezer bags individually and in pairs, so it's easy to defrost the exact amount you need. Yield: 24 servings
  • Slice 2 of the jalapenos in half. With a spoon, scrape out the seeds. (If you like things spicy, leave in some of the white membranes.) Dice the jalapenos very finely; you want a hint of heat and jalapeno flavor, but you don't want to cause any fires. Now dump the jalapenos, cilantro, tomatoes and onions in a bowl.
  • Slice the lime in half and squeeze the juice from half the lime into the bowl. Sprinkle with salt, and stir together until combined. Be sure to taste the pico de gallo and adjust the seasonings, adding salt or more diced jalapeno if needed.

Lord Beerus
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Overall, these quesadillas were good, but not great. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


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The tortillas were a bit too crispy for my liking. I think I'll cook them for a shorter amount of time next time.


Jaiden Bulze
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These quesadillas were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Sheekh Kuli77
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I've been making these quesadillas for years and they're always a family favorite. The recipe is simple and the results are always delicious.


Ssento Ramos
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These quesadillas are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my kids. I like to serve them with a side of salsa and guacamole.


Angelica Hayes
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I'm not a big fan of chicken quesadillas, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. The filling was flavorful and the tortillas were crispy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Ben Ryan
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These quesadillas were amazing! The filling was flavorful and cheesy, and the tortillas were crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making these again soon.


Dorroh Kamoro
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Overall, these quesadillas were good, but not great. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Der Dude
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The tortillas were a bit too crispy for my liking. I think I'll cook them for a shorter amount of time next time.


Muslim Saeed
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These quesadillas were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Starr Marie
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I've been making these quesadillas for years and they're always a family favorite. The recipe is simple and the results are always delicious.


emal Nasiri
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These quesadillas are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my kids. I like to serve them with a side of salsa and guacamole.


Mdiqbal Mdiqbal
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I'm not a big fan of chicken quesadillas, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. The filling was flavorful and the tortillas were crispy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Mumbere
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Delicious and easy to make! I made these quesadillas for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them.


Nitu Yadav
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These quesadillas are the perfect way to use up leftover chicken. I also added some chopped bell peppers and onions to the filling for extra flavor. They were a big hit with my family!


Waqar Production
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So good! I used shredded chicken from a rotisserie chicken to make these quesadillas even easier. They were perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.


frikkie pretorius
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I've made these quesadillas several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious. I like to add a little bit of sour cream and guacamole on top for extra flavor.


gur kirat
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These chicken quesadillas were a hit! The filling was flavorful and cheesy, and the tortillas were crispy and golden brown. I especially loved the addition of corn and black beans, which gave the quesadillas a nice Southwestern flair. I will definite


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