Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas

Name: Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Latin
Ingredients: 1.5 cup cooked chicken (shredded or diced); 2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.25 teaspoon chili powder; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 6 flour tortillas (large, 10-inch diameter); 2 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 avocados (ripe); 2 tablespoon lime juice; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 0.5 cup corn and black bean salsa (pre-made)

Crispy flour tortillas filled with savory chicken and melted cheese, served with fresh guacamole and a zesty corn and black bean salsa.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Latin
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $1.87/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

1.5 cup cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
0.25 teaspoon chili powder
0.25 teaspoon salt
6 flour tortillas (large, 10-inch diameter)
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 avocados (ripe)
2 tablespoon lime juice
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
0.5 cup corn and black bean salsa (pre-made)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine cooked chicken, 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix well.
For the guacamole, mash ripe avocados in a small bowl. Stir in lime juice, chopped fresh cilantro, and a pinch of salt until combined.
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place one flour tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle with half of the remaining 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
Spoon half of the chicken mixture over the cheese on one side of the tortilla. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese begins to melt and the tortilla is lightly golden brown on the bottom.
Fold the empty side of the tortilla over the filling, press gently, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted. Remove from skillet and set aside. Repeat with remaining tortillas, oil, cheese, and chicken mixture.
Slice each cheesy chicken quesadilla into wedges. Serve immediately with the fresh guacamole and pre-made corn and black bean salsa.

Notes

Using pre-cooked chicken, such as a rotisserie chicken, makes this meal even faster. Adjust chili powder to your family's spice preference. Leftovers are delicious cold or reheated gently.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 610
Protein: 34 g
Carbohydrates: 38.5 g
Fat: 37 g
Fiber: 9 g
Sodium: 750 mg
Saturated Fat: 14 g
Sugar: 3 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg