Chicken Quesadillas

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

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If you're looking for a delightful and satisfying dish that brings together the robust flavors of grilled chicken and gooey cheese, look no further than these Chicken Quesadillas! Perfect for lunch or dinner, this recipe is an easy-to-follow guide that results in crispy, cheesy perfection in just 40 minutes. Whether you're preparing a weeknight meal for the family or entertaining guests, these quesadillas are sure to impress.

The beauty of quesadillas lies not only in their taste but also in their versatility. With simple ingredients like shredded rotisserie chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, and perfectly sautéed onions and garlic, each bite is an explosion of flavor. The addition of lime wedges and fresh cilantro sprigs elevates the dish even further, adding a refreshing zest that balances the richness of the cheese and chicken.

Grilling these quesadillas gives them that irresistible crunchy texture and beautiful grill marks, making them as visually appealing as they are delicious. Plus, you can easily customize them with your favorite accompaniments—think sour cream and salsa for a complete experience!

Join me on this culinary adventure and discover how easy it is to make restaurant-quality Chicken Quesadillas at home. Your family and friends will thank you, and who knows—you might just make this dish a regular in your meal rotation!

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