Chicken Quesadillas

Health score
3%
Chicken Quesadillas
40 min.
8
711kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade Chicken Quesadillas, a perfect dish for any meal of the day! Whether you're looking for a satisfying lunch, a hearty dinner, or a fun main course for a gathering, these quesadillas are sure to impress. With a crispy golden exterior and a gooey, cheesy filling, they offer a wonderful combination of textures and tastes that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Using tender, shredded rotisserie chicken, sautéed onions, and aromatic garlic, this recipe brings together simple yet flavorful ingredients. The addition of Monterey Jack cheese adds a creamy richness, while the optional hot peppers can give it a spicy kick for those who crave a little heat. Each quesadilla is perfectly grilled to achieve those beautiful char marks, making them not only delicious but visually appealing as well.

Serve these quesadillas with zesty lime wedges, refreshing sour cream, and vibrant salsa for dipping, and watch as they become the star of your meal. Ideal for sharing with friends and family, this recipe yields eight servings, making it perfect for gatherings or meal prep. Get ready to savor every bite of these scrumptious Chicken Quesadillas that are as fun to make as they are to eat!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • 7-inch flour tortilla ()
  • large garlic clove thinly sliced
  • servings lime wedges 
  • oz monterrey jack cheese with or without hot peppers; 2 cups) grated
  • large onion halved lengthwise thinly sliced
  •  rotisserie chicken cut shredded cooked (from a)
  • servings cup heavy whipping cream fresh sour
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • grill
  • spatula
  • grill pan
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  2. Cook onion with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in oil in a 10- to 12-inch skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 6 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute, then transfer to a large bowl.
  4. Add chicken to onion mixture along with cheese.
  5. Put 1 tortilla on a cutting board and spread 1/2 cup chicken mixture over half of tortilla, then fold other half over to form a half-moon, pressing firmly on seam. Assemble 7 more quesadillas in same manner.
  6. Heat lightly oiled grill pan over high heat until it begins to smoke, then reduce heat to moderate and grill quesadillas, 2 at a time, turning over once, until cheese is melted and golden brown grill marks appear, about 4 minutes total per batch.
  7. Transfer with a spatula to cutting board and cut in half.

Nutrition Facts

Calories711kcal
Protein39.76%
Fat45.9%
Carbs14.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.75
Glycemic Load
7.71
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
8.553478339444%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
0.43mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.94mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
3.82mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:711.14kcal
35.56%
Fat:36.27g
55.8%
Saturated Fat:13.59g
84.93%
Carbohydrates:25.49g
8.5%
Net Carbohydrates:23.49g
8.54%
Sugar:3.09g
3.44%
Cholesterol:248.72mg
82.91%
Sodium:1448.61mg
62.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:70.69g
141.38%
Calcium:215.93mg
21.59%
Selenium:13.49µg
19.27%
Phosphorus:189.09mg
18.91%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.51%
Manganese:0.28mg
14.13%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.73%
Folate:50.72µg
12.68%
Iron:1.89mg
10.47%
Vitamin B3:2.09mg
10.45%
Vitamin K:10.79µg
10.27%
Fiber:2g
8.02%
Vitamin A:358.38IU
7.17%
Zinc:0.86mg
5.7%
Magnesium:18.3mg
4.57%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.95%
Potassium:119.21mg
3.41%
Copper:0.07mg
3.36%
Vitamin E:0.47mg
3.13%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.85%
Vitamin C:2mg
2.43%
Vitamin D:0.35µg
2.31%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.82%
Source:Epicurious