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Amazing Chicken Quesadilla
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Amazing Chicken Quesadilla

The Amazing Chicken Quesadilla brings together seasoned, sautéed chicken thighs coated with taco seasoning and thickened in a savory sauce before being layered with cheddar cheese, green onions, and optional green enchilada sauce between two flour tortillas. Pressed and cooked on a hot skillet, the quesadilla melts the cheese and crisps the tortillas for a satisfying texture and rich flavor.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 375 kcal
Course: Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 lbs chicken thigh or breasts; boneless, skinless; cut into bite-size pieces
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 3 to 4 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 8 flour tortillas medium-sized
  • 4 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup green onion chopped; aka scallions
  • 1 oz. Green enchilada sauce can; optional
  • 1 .5 oz. green chiles we like Old El Paso, canned, chopped
  • 4 garlic we prefer using a garlic press to add the garlic, if you don't have one, just mince the garlic, cloves, peeled
  • salsa for serving
  • sour cream for serving

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 200°F.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Lightly salt and pepper the chicken pieces.
  4. Cook the chicken in the oil until no longer pink, about 8 minutes. 
  5. Add the taco seasoning and flour and stir to coat the chicken pieces.
  6. Add the chicken stock and simmer for about 8 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  7. Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken from the skillet to a medium bowl, and pour the sauce into another bowl.  Set both aside.
  8. In a non-stick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the vegetable oil and when hot, add 1 tortilla.
  9. To the tortilla add a handful of cheese, then a pinch of scallions, then about ½ cup cooked chicken.
  10. Moving quickly, spoon over a couple spoonfuls of the cooked sauce and green enchilada sauce (if using). 
  11. Using a garlic press, press one garlic clove over the top, or if not using a garlic press, sprinkle about ¼ teaspoon of the minced garlic over the top. 
  12. Top with another handful of cheese and top with another tortilla.
  13. Using a spatula and carefully holding the top tortilla, flip the quesadilla.
  14. Cook until nicely browned on both sides.  Remove from skillet and place on a baking sheet and place in oven to keep warm.
  15. Repeat the process for remaining 3 quesadillas. 
  16. Cut into fourths and serve with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Information

Calories 375kcal (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 375

% Daily Value*

Calories 375kcal 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.