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 quick to prepare? Look no further than these mouthwatering Chicken-Chile Quesadillas! Perfectly crispy on the outside and bursting with flavor on the inside, these quesadillas are a delightful combination of tender rotisserie chicken, zesty green chiles, and a melty Mexican cheese blend that will have your taste buds dancing.

In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves eight, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or casual get-togethers with friends. The beauty of this recipe lies not only in its simplicity but also in its versatility. You can easily customize the fillings to suit your preferences, whether you want to add more veggies or spice things up with jalapeños.

Imagine the aroma of sizzling tortillas filling your kitchen as you cook them to golden perfection in a nonstick skillet. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a warm, cheesy interior that pairs perfectly with a side of thick and chunky salsa. Whether you're enjoying these quesadillas for lunch, dinner, or as a late-night snack, they are sure to become a favorite in your household. So grab your frying pan and get ready to indulge in a dish that’s not only quick and easy but also packed with flavor!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter melted
  • 4.5 oz chilis green chopped old el paso® canned
  • 11.5 oz flour tortilla for burritos (8 tortillas old el paso®
  • 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 old el paso®
  • 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%