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.

Alberto Benitez
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can use any type of cheese or salsa that you like.


Kidanemaryam Abebe
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This recipe is a great way to save money on your grocery bill. It's made with simple, affordable ingredients.


Jannater Bagan
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I'm always looking for new recipes that are healthy and delicious. This one fits the bill perfectly.


Lori Rainwater
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the rice, and they don't even realize that they're eating vegetables.


Derrick Betts JR
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I love the fiesta rice that comes with this recipe. It's so flavorful and colorful.


Rayat Chy
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have a few pieces of chicken leftover from dinner, and this is a great way to use them up.


Mayson Tumelo
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I made this recipe for my kids, and they loved it! They said it was the best quesadilla they'd ever had.


MissCharlie Te lri Kearns
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I'm always looking for new quesadilla recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. The chicken and rice filling is delicious.


ABBAS MALAK
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This dish is perfect for a potluck or a party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it travels well.


Abood solin
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a great cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems.


Thilani Wikramasigha
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These quesadillas are so good! I will definitely be making them again.


Malik As
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I made this recipe for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the quesadillas and the rice.


Md Shahiudl
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I was able to get it on the table in under 30 minutes.


Tommy Niederhauser
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken is flavorful, the rice is fluffy, and the salsa adds a nice kick.


Doctor Gulzar
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I've made these quesadillas a few times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the cheese is gooey and melted.


Lindokuhle Mpofu
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These chicken quesadillas were a hit with my family! The fiesta rice was the perfect side dish, and the whole meal came together quickly and easily.