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Chicken and Jalapeño Quesadillas

3.5

(13)

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Guacamole (there are many kinds in the freezer section these days) and a new sweet fruit salsa are good accompaniments to these quesadillas. (The quesadillas make good use of shredded mixed cheeses and pre-seasoned, precooked chicken.) Have sliced oranges and red onions atop romaine for a salad, and buy flan or vanilla pudding to top off the meal.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2; can be doubled

Ingredients

4 9-inch-diameter (burrito size) jalapeño- or other chili-flavored flour tortillas
Vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups (packed) shredded Mexican-blend cheeses
1 1/2 cups (packed) shredded Mexican-seasoned or other purchased roasted chicken
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush 2 tortillas with oil. Place tortillas, oil side down, on baking sheet. Sprinkle each with 1/4 of cheese, half of chicken, half of cilantro, and 1/4 of cheese, leaving 3/4-inch border. Top each with 1 tortilla, pressing to adhere; brush top with oil.

    Step 2

    Bake quesadillas until filling is heated through and edges begin to crisp, about 10 minutes. Using large metal spatula, turn each over and bake until bottom is crisp, about 5 minutes.

  2. Step 3

    Transfer quesadillas to plates. Cut into wedges and serve.

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