Chicken-Chile Quesadillas

Health score
7%
Chicken-Chile Quesadillas
20 min.
8
374kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a dish that's as delicious as it is easy to prepare? Look no further than these Chicken-Chile Quesadillas! Perfectly crispy on the outside and bursting with flavor on the inside, these quesadillas are a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Imagine biting into a warm tortilla filled with tender rotisserie chicken, zesty green chiles, and a melty blend of Mexican cheeses. The combination of flavors is simply irresistible, and the addition of fresh green onions adds a delightful crunch. Plus, with just a handful of ingredients and a quick cooking time of only 20 minutes, you can whip up this satisfying meal even on the busiest of days.

Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or just looking for a comforting weeknight dinner, these quesadillas are versatile enough to fit any occasion. Serve them with a side of thick and chunky salsa for dipping, and watch as your family and friends rave about this tasty treat. So grab your frying pan and get ready to indulge in a dish that’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter melted
  • 4.5 oz chilis green chopped canned
  • 11.5 oz flour tortilla for burritos (8 tortillas
  • 0.3 cup spring onion sliced (4 medium)
  • cups rotisserie chicken cut shredded finely chopped (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
  • cup salsa thick
  • oz cheddar cheese shredded finely

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Top one half of each tortilla with cheese, chicken, green chiles and onions. Fold other half of each tortilla over filling; press down with back of pancake turner. Lightly brush melted butter on both sides of each filled tortilla.
  2. Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook 2 filled tortillas at a time 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and thoroughly heated.
  3. Cut into wedges.
  4. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Calories374kcal
Protein28.74%
Fat45.84%
Carbs25.42%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.25
Glycemic Load
6.41
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
9.8043478338615%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.33mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:373.96kcal
18.7%
Fat:19.1g
29.38%
Saturated Fat:7.89g
49.31%
Carbohydrates:23.82g
7.94%
Net Carbohydrates:21.46g
7.8%
Sugar:3.18g
3.54%
Cholesterol:83.71mg
27.9%
Sodium:987.27mg
42.92%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.94g
53.88%
Calcium:264.46mg
26.45%
Phosphorus:222.24mg
22.22%
Selenium:13.7µg
19.57%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.1%
Folate:53.94µg
13.48%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.18%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.46%
Vitamin B3:2.31mg
11.57%
Iron:2.04mg
11.34%
Vitamin K:11.48µg
10.93%
Vitamin A:519.27IU
10.39%
Fiber:2.36g
9.45%
Vitamin C:6.67mg
8.08%
Zinc:1.16mg
7.74%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.99%
Vitamin B12:0.35µg
5.87%
Magnesium:22.3mg
5.57%
Potassium:187mg
5.34%
Vitamin E:0.59mg
3.95%
Copper:0.07mg
3.66%
Vitamin B5:0.22mg
2.22%