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Chicken-Chile Quesadillas

Chicken-Chile Quesadillas

Layer classic Southwestern ingredients plus time-saving rotisserie chicken and prepared salsa for these quick tortilla triangles.

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( 90 Ratings)

90 Ratings

5 Stars 60%

4 Stars 26%

3 Stars 12%

2 Stars 1%

1 Stars 1%

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  • PREP TIME 20 Min
  • TOTAL TIME 20 Min
  • SERVINGS 8

 

1
package (11.5 oz) Old El Paso® flour tortillas for burritos (8 tortillas)
2
cups finely shredded Mexican cheese blend (8 oz)
2
cups shredded or finely chopped deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
1
can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso® chopped green chiles
1/4
cup sliced green onions (4 medium)
2
tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1
cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa
  • 1 Top one half of each tortilla with cheese, chicken, green chiles and onions. Fold other half of each tortilla over filling; press down with back of pancake turner. Lightly brush melted butter on both sides of each filled tortilla.
  • 2 Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook 2 filled tortillas at a time 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and thoroughly heated. Cut into wedges. Serve with salsa.

Expert Tips

Once you cook a filled quesadilla in the skillet, transfer it to a cookie sheet in a 300°F oven while you cook the remaining quesadillas.

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Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 340
    • (Calories from Fat 160),
  • Total Fat 18g
    • (Saturated Fat 9g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 65mg;
  • Sodium 880mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 25g
    • (Dietary Fiber 0g,
    • Sugars 2g),
  • Protein 19g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 1 1/2 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 0 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 0 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 2 Lean Meat;
    • 0 High-Fat Meat;
    • 2 1/2 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 1 1/2;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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    Posted 12/10/2012 4:05:38 PM REPORT ABUSE PugMotherOf3 said:
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    Couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong before this recipe came out, my quesdillas never tasted as good at these do! This recipe is idiot proof & flawless. LOVE it!!!
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    Posted 11/10/2012 12:21:54 AM REPORT ABUSE Mamaboo88 said:
    Rating:
    Made these tonight for dinner and oh man were they yummy! However I didn't use rotisserie chicken. I diced up some boneless skinless breast and seasoned to taste... a keeper! Served with Mexican rice and beans with cilantro and fix in's!
    This reply was: Helpful  Inspiring
    Posted 7/29/2012 2:35:13 PM REPORT ABUSE AmyW46613 said:
    Rating:
    Easy and delicious. I shredded my own chicken breast then I added to skillet the green chiles, green onions. Very good can't wait to make them again!
    This reply was: Helpful  Inspiring
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