Chicken and Green Chile Naan Quesadillas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 -8 (Makes 16 wedges)
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Calories
290 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chicken and Green Chile Naan Quesadillas
Description
The Chicken and Green Chile Naan Quesadillas bring together shredded cheddar and creamy neufchatel cheese mixed with cooked diced chicken, green chiles, cumin, and garlic powder for a well-seasoned filling. This mixture is spread onto whole-grain or garlic naan bread, topped with fresh cilantro, and sandwiched with another naan piece. Cooking the quesadillas in a skillet with a light spray of olive oil crisps the naan to a golden brown while melting the cheeses inside. The quesadillas are cut into wedges for convenient serving.
This dish combines creamy and melted cheese textures with the soft and chewy naan bread, accented by the gentle heat of diced green chiles and aromatic cumin. The toasted exterior contrasts nicely with the tender, cheesy filling. The serving suggestions of salsa, diced avocado, and Greek yogurt or sour cream add fresh, cool notes that balance the richness.
These quesadillas work well as a filling lunch or a light dinner and can be customized by using rotisserie chicken or adjusting the spice level with different chiles. Preparing the chicken ahead of time streamlines the assembly and cooking process.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces neufchatel cheese (or cream cheese), softened
- 3 ounces cheddar cheese about 1 cup, shredded
- 1 diced green chiles can 4 oz
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 ounces chicken breast about 2 cups diced cooked, can use rotisserie chicken
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 2 naan bread I used Whole Grain and Garlic Naan, Stonefire brand packages
- olive oil spray form
- salsa optional for serving, avocado diced
- avocado
- Greek yogurt
- sour cream
Instructions
- Mix the Neufchatel cheese, cheddar cheese, chiles, cumin, and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Stir in the chicken. Spread the mixture onto 2 pieces of naan and sprinkle with cilantro. Top them with the remaining two pieces of naan.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and spray with olive oil. Place one quesadilla in the skillet and cook 3-4 minutes until toasted and golden brown. Flip the quesadilla and cover the pan. Cook another 3-4 minutes until naan is toasted and cheese is melted. Repeat with the remaining quesadilla. Cut the quesadillas into 8 wedges each. Serve with salsa, diced avocado, and Greek yogurt or sour cream.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4-8 (Makes 16 wedges)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2g | |
| Calories | 290kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 29.5g | 10% |
| Protein | 17.1g | 34% |
| Fat | 10.7g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 569mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 17% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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