Chicken Quesadillas
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Chicken Quesadillas
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Easy and flavorful chicken quesadillas made with seasoned chicken, peppers, onions, cheese, and a special secret ingredient - soy sauce!
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound chicken breast, each breast sliced in half lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 teaspoons soy sauce, divided
- 1 medium onion, diced (white or yellow)
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 large Jalapeno pepper diced (optional)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 6 large flour tortillas (10-inch burrito size)
- 3 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese
- For serving: sour cream, salsa, and guacamole
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Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: In a small bowl, combine the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and black pepper.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mix on both sides of the chicken breast.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts, drizzle with 2 teaspoons of soy sauce, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and set aside to rest.
- To the same skillet, add the onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and remaining 2 teaspoons of soy sauce. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions and peppers are tender and cooked through. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Chop the cooked chicken into small bite-sized chunks and add it back to the skillet with the onions and peppers. Stir to combine and set aside.
- Warm up the tortillas: Melt ½ tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a flour tortilla and cook for about 15 seconds per side. Transfer the tortilla to a plate, cover it with aluminum foil or plastic wrap to keep it warm, and repeat the process with the remaining tortillas.
- Assemble: Add a tortilla to the same hot skillet and top with ½ cup of shredded cheese, followed by some of the chicken mixture, and another ½ cup of shredded cheese. Place the second warmed tortilla on top and lightly press down to help the quesadilla keep its shape.
- Cook: Cook the quesadilla for 1-2 minutes per side, or until the bottom of the quesadilla is golden-brown, and the cheese has fully melted. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Serve: Slice each quesadilla into 4 pieces and serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
586kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
140mg
(47%)
Sodium
1515mg
(63%)
Potassium
551mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
807IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
521mg
(52%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 586 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 586kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1515mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 551mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 807IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 521mg | 52% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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