Chicken Quesadillas
User Reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
272 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chicken Quesadillas
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Mexican food at its finest! This Mexican classic recipe is made with flour tortilla and a delicious chicken filling then loaded with cheese. Serve with salsa or pico de gallo to take these chicken quesadillas to the next level!
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Ingredients
Marinade
- 500 g chicken
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp cumin powder
Stir Fry
- 4 tbsp oil
- 1 onions
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 2 tortilla
- mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into small bite-size pieces and add into a bowl along with the rest of the marinade ingredients then mix until fully incorporated and set aside for 30 minutes to marinate
- Once the chicken has marinated for at least 30 minutes in a pan heat up 2 tbsp of the oil on medium heat until hot
- Add the marinated chicken and cook on medium heat for 6-8 minutes
- As the chicken is cooking finely dice the onion and bell pepper then add into the pan and cook on medium heat for a further 4-5 minutes
- Finely dice the tomato then add into the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes
- Add the tomato purée and cook for a further 2-3 minutes on medium heat then set the mixture aside
- In a griddle pan heat up the remaining oil on medium heat until hot – ensure that you spread the oil all over the pan
- Reduce the heat to low and add a single tortilla then top with mozzarella cheese
- Add the chicken mixture on top then top with the remaining cheese and cover with another tortilla
- Increase heat to medium and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side
- Baste the top of the tortilla and flip over then cook for another 3-4 minutes
- Serve alongside a dip of homemade salsa, a side of yellow rice and enjoy!
Notes
- Nutritional facts:
- The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
272kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
603mg
(25%)
Potassium
256mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1111IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Vitamin D
0.1µg
Calcium
124mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 603mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1111IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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