Classic Chicken Quesadillas

Health score
23%
Classic Chicken Quesadillas
59 min.
4
615kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a dish that’s both satisfying and bursting with flavor? Look no further than these Classic Chicken Quesadillas! Perfectly golden and crispy on the outside, these quesadillas are filled with tender, shredded chicken, zesty green chiles, and gooey Monterey Jack cheese, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.

Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or simply craving a comforting meal, these quesadillas are sure to impress. The combination of fresh cilantro and ground cumin adds a fragrant touch that enhances the overall taste, while the grilling process gives them that irresistible smoky flavor. Plus, they’re incredibly versatile—feel free to customize the fillings with your favorite ingredients, such as bell peppers or black beans, to make them your own!

With a preparation time of just under an hour, you can whip up a batch of these delicious quesadillas for yourself or share them with family and friends. Each serving is packed with 615 calories, making them a hearty option that will keep you satisfied throughout the day. So grab your frying pan and grill, and let’s get cooking! Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 4.5 ounces chilis green drained chopped old el paso® canned
  • 8-inch flour tortilla old el paso® (es in diameter)
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • ounces monterrey jack cheese shredded
  • pound chicken breast boneless skinless
  • tablespoons 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

Calories615kcal
Protein26.15%
Fat39.46%
Carbs34.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.5
Glycemic Load
15.98
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
27.077391297921%

Flavonoids

Quercetin
0.53mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:614.65kcal
30.73%
Fat:26.6g
40.92%
Saturated Fat:10.08g
63.03%
Carbohydrates:52.14g
17.38%
Net Carbohydrates:47.99g
17.45%
Sugar:3.94g
4.37%
Cholesterol:97.81mg
32.6%
Sodium:1179.65mg
51.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:39.66g
79.31%
Selenium:63.26µg
90.36%
Vitamin B3:16.58mg
82.89%
Phosphorus:578.74mg
57.87%
Vitamin B6:0.97mg
48.61%
Vitamin B1:0.59mg
39.64%
Calcium:379.39mg
37.94%
Folate:123.37µg
30.84%
Vitamin B2:0.52mg
30.78%
Iron:4.85mg
26.96%
Manganese:0.53mg
26.62%
Vitamin K:23.89µg
22.75%
Vitamin B5:1.88mg
18.75%
Potassium:613.52mg
17.53%
Fiber:4.15g
16.61%
Magnesium:61.57mg
15.39%
Vitamin C:12.55mg
15.21%
Zinc:2.09mg
13.92%
Vitamin B12:0.46µg
7.7%
Copper:0.15mg
7.46%
Vitamin A:361.28IU
7.23%
Vitamin E:0.87mg
5.83%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.89%