Chicken Quesadillas

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

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a dish that’s not only delicious but also incredibly satisfying? Look no further than these mouthwatering Chicken Quesadillas! Perfectly crispy on the outside and oozing with cheesy goodness on the inside, these quesadillas are a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Imagine the aroma of sautéed onions and garlic wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this delightful meal. The combination of tender, shredded rotisserie chicken and coarsely grated Monterey Jack cheese creates a rich and savory filling that’s simply irresistible. Each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors, enhanced by the optional kick of hot peppers for those who crave a little heat.

Not only are these quesadillas easy to make, but they also come together in just 40 minutes, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. Serve them with zesty lime wedges, creamy sour cream, and fresh salsa for a complete experience that will tantalize your taste buds.

Whether you’re looking for a hearty main dish for dinner or a satisfying lunch option, these Chicken Quesadillas are sure to impress. So grab your frying pan and grill, and let’s get cooking!

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