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Quick Chicken Quesadillas

Tortillas filled with shredded chicken and melted cheese, pan-crisped in minutes.

Quick Chicken Quesadillas

Total

15 min

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cup Cooked shredded chicken
  • 4 Flour tortillas (8-inch)
  • 1 cup cup Shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 tbsp tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/4 cup cup Salsa(optional)
  • 1/4 cup cup Sour cream(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Shred the cooked chicken and shred cheese if not pre-shredded (about 5 minutes).

  2. 2

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brush lightly with olive oil.

  3. 3

    Lay two tortillas flat, sprinkle half the cheese evenly over each, top with shredded chicken and salsa, then cover with remaining cheese and the other tortillas.

  4. 4

    Cook each quesadilla 2-3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden and cheese is melted (about 8-10 minutes total).

  5. 5

    Slice into wedges and serve warm with sour cream and extra salsa.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

520

26% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein32 g
Carbohydrate42 g
Fat24 g
Fiber3 g
Sugar3 g
Sodium890 mg

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