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Amazing Chicken Quesadilla

This Amazing Chicken Quesadilla has been a favorite in our house for so many years.  This is great for a week night meal, but it's also such a crowd pleaser, serve it at a Mexican-themed dinner party or at your next party.  And go with the homemade taco seasoning, it's easy to make and is so good!

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

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 3 to 4 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 8 medium-sized flour tortillas
  • 4 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup scallions (green onions), chopped
  • 1 oz. can green enchilada sauce (optional)
  • 1 .5 oz. can chopped green chiles (we like Old El Paso)
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled (we prefer using a garlic press to add the garlic, if you don't have one, just mince the garlic)
  • Salsa and 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: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 375

% Daily Value*

Calories 375kcal 19%

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