Chicken Quesadillas

Health score
4%
Chicken Quesadillas
30 min.
14
383kcal

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that's sure to impress your guests? Look no further than these mouth-watering Chicken Quesadillas! Perfect for gatherings, parties, or a cozy night in, this recipe is designed to serve 14 hungry individuals. With a total preparation and cooking time of just 30 minutes, you'll be able to enjoy these tasty treats without spending hours in the kitchen.

Each quesadilla is packed with flavor, featuring 2 cups of diced cooked chicken, a medley of sliced green onions and ripe olives, and a blend of three cheeses: cheddar, part-skim mozzarella, and pepper Jack. The recipe also calls for can chopped green chilies and a homemade tortilla made from scratch, using a simple combination of all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder.

To make these scrumptious Chicken Quesadillas, you'll need just a few basic pieces of equipment: a large bowl, a frying pan, and a toothpick for popping any bubbles that form while cooking the tortillas. And don't forget the salsa and sour cream for serving – they add the perfect finishing touch!

With a caloric breakdown of 383 kcal per serving, these quesadillas are a well-balanced snack, offering a good mix of protein, fat, and carbohydrates. So why wait? Gather your ingredients, fire up the griddle, and get ready to indulge in the ultimate antipasti, starter, snack, or appetizer experience that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • cups roasted chicken diced cooked
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • ounces to 2 chilies slit green drained chopped canned
  • cup spring onion sliced
  • cup olives ripe sliced
  • 14 servings cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt 
  • cup shortening 
  • cup part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1.3 cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking powder.
  2. Cut in shortening until crumbly.
  3. Add enough warm water, stirring until mixture forms a ball.
  4. Let stand for 10 minutes. Divide into 28 portions.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 7-in. circle. Cook on a lightly greased griddle for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes on each side, breaking any bubbles with a toothpick if necessary. Keep warm.
  6. In a large bowl, combine cheeses. For each quesadilla, place a tortilla on the griddle; sprinkle with about 2 tablespoons cheese mixture, 2 tablespoons chicken, 1 tablespoon onions, 1 tablespoon olives and 1 teaspoon chilies. Top with 1 tablespoon cheese mixture and another tortilla.
  7. Cook for 30-60 seconds; turn and cook 30 seconds longer or until cheese is melted.
  8. Cut into wedges.
  9. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories383kcal
Protein11.79%
Fat57.54%
Carbs30.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.21
Glycemic Load
19.86
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.000869491826%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.76mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:382.69kcal
19.13%
Fat:24.5g
37.69%
Saturated Fat:8.54g
53.35%
Carbohydrates:29.38g
9.79%
Net Carbohydrates:27.64g
10.05%
Sugar:1.11g
1.24%
Cholesterol:37.07mg
12.36%
Sodium:513.77mg
22.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.29g
22.58%
Selenium:18.76µg
26.8%
Vitamin K:23.43µg
22.31%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.41%
Vitamin B3:3.76mg
18.82%
Folate:72.54µg
18.13%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.57%
Manganese:0.26mg
13%
Phosphorus:128.87mg
12.89%
Iron:2.11mg
11.74%
Calcium:99.7mg
9.97%
Vitamin E:1.47mg
9.83%
Vitamin A:376.29IU
7.53%
Fiber:1.74g
6.94%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.8%
Zinc:0.85mg
5.64%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
5.03%
Magnesium:17.69mg
4.42%
Copper:0.09mg
4.38%
Potassium:128.83mg
3.68%
Vitamin C:2.4mg
2.91%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.46%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.76%