CLASSIC CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

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These top-rated chicken quesadillas get their trademark kick from fresh cilantro, cumin and Old El Paso green chiles.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dinner

Time 59m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
8 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas (8 inches in diameter)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces)
1 can (4.5 ounces) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained
Old El Paso™ salsa (any variety), if desired

Steps:

  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breasts, cilantro and cumin in oil 15 to 20 minutes, turning chicken once and stirring cilantro mixture occasionally, until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Shred chicken into small pieces; mix chicken and cilantro mixture.
  • Brush 1 side of 1 tortilla with some of the 2 tablespoons oil; place oil side down in same skillet. Layer with one-fourth of the chicken mixture, 1/4 cup of the cheese and one-fourth of the chilies to within 1/2 inch of edge of tortilla. Top with another tortilla; brush top of tortilla with oil. Cook over medium-high heat 4 to 6 minutes, turning after 2 minutes, until light golden brown.
  • Repeat with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, cheese and chilies. Cut quesadillas into wedges. Serve with salsa. To Grill: Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Assemble quesadillas on platter, brushing outer sides of tortillas generously with oil. Carefully slide onto grill. Grill uncovered 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 4 to 6 minutes, turning after 2 minutes, until light golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 770 mg

Safraz Nawaz
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These quesadillas were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Ina Mucaj
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These chicken quesadillas were a bit dry, but I think that was because I used low-fat cheese.


Rose Akpan
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I made these quesadillas for my kids and they loved them! They were a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Markuz Almore
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The chicken quesadillas were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.


ashraful khan
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These quesadillas were so easy to make and they were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Saniya Halwai
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The chicken quesadillas were good, but I think they could have been better if I had used a different type of cheese.


Indra Lungeli
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These chicken quesadillas were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Donovan Bekker
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I tried this recipe and the quesadillas were soggy. I think I added too much salsa.


babu basyal
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I made these quesadillas for my family and they loved them! The recipe was easy to follow and the quesadillas were delicious.


Haji Gahfar
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The chicken quesadillas were a bit bland for my taste.


Ibse Hilu
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These quesadillas were easy to make and turned out great! I used rotisserie chicken and it worked perfectly.


Foysal Hosen
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I've made these quesadillas several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the cheese is melted and gooey.


Eden Smurphat
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These chicken quesadillas were a hit at my Cinco de Mayo party! They were easy to make and everyone loved them.