Classic Chicken Quesadillas

Health score
24%
Classic Chicken Quesadillas
59 min.
4
644kcal

Suggestions

If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal, look no further than these Classic Chicken Quesadillas! This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun weekend lunch. With a prep time of just 30 minutes and a total time of 59 minutes, you'll be enjoying these quesadillas in no time.
The combination of chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, and Old El salsa creates a mouthwatering flavor that will have your taste buds dancing. The cilantro and cumin add a wonderful aroma and depth of flavor to the chicken, making it truly special. And with a calorie count of 644 per serving, you can indulge without feeling guilty.
Whether you're serving it as a main course or a side dish, these quesadillas are sure to be a hit. The recipe yields 4 servings, making it perfect for a small gathering or a cozy meal with the family. And with a caloric breakdown of 25.16% protein, 40.79% fat, and 34.05% carbs, you can be sure that you're getting a well-balanced meal.
So, fire up your grill or frying pan and get ready to enjoy the ultimate chicken quesadilla experience! With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be a master quesadilla maker in no time. Happy cooking and happy eating!

Ingredients

  • 4.5 ounces chilis green drained chopped canned
  • 8-inch flour tortilla (es in diameter)
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • ounces monterrey jack cheese shredded
  • servings salsa (any variety)
  • pound chicken breast boneless skinless
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • teaspoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • grill

Directions

  1. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breasts, cilantro and cumin in oil 15 to 20 minutes, turning chicken once and stirring cilantro mixture occasionally, until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Shred chicken into small pieces; mix chicken and cilantro mixture.
  2. Brush 1 side of 1 tortilla with some of the 2 tablespoons oil; place oil side down in same skillet.
  3. Layer with one-fourth of the chicken mixture, 1/4 cup of the cheese and one-fourth of the chilies to within 1/2 inch of edge of tortilla. Top with another tortilla; brush top of tortilla with oil. Cook over medium-high heat 4 to 6 minutes, turning after 2 minutes, until light golden brown.
  4. Repeat with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, cheese and chilies.
  5. Cut quesadillas into wedges.
  6. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Assemble quesadillas on platter, brushing outer sides of tortillas generously with oil. Carefully slide onto grill. Grill uncovered 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 4 to 6 minutes, turning after 2 minutes, until light golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Calories644kcal
Protein25.16%
Fat40.79%
Carbs34.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.5
Glycemic Load
15.98
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
28.470434836719%

Flavonoids

Quercetin
0.53mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:643.82kcal
32.19%
Fat:28.91g
44.47%
Saturated Fat:10.43g
65.21%
Carbohydrates:54.3g
18.1%
Net Carbohydrates:49.57g
18.02%
Sugar:5.16g
5.73%
Cholesterol:97.81mg
32.6%
Sodium:1389.57mg
60.42%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:40.12g
80.24%
Selenium:63.54µg
90.78%
Vitamin B3:16.94mg
84.69%
Phosphorus:588.98mg
58.9%
Vitamin B6:1.03mg
51.43%
Vitamin B1:0.61mg
40.38%
Calcium:388.35mg
38.84%
Vitamin B2:0.53mg
31.38%
Folate:124.65µg
31.16%
Manganese:0.57mg
28.43%
Vitamin K:29.37µg
27.97%
Iron:4.99mg
27.71%
Potassium:696.08mg
19.89%
Vitamin B5:1.94mg
19.4%
Fiber:4.73g
18.92%
Magnesium:66.37mg
16.59%
Vitamin C:13.16mg
15.95%
Zinc:2.15mg
14.35%
Vitamin A:514.88IU
10.3%
Vitamin E:1.45mg
9.66%
Copper:0.17mg
8.5%
Vitamin B12:0.46µg
7.7%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.89%