Quick Crack Chicken Quesadillas
Delicious Quick Crack Chicken Quesadillas recipe that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Equipment
- large skillet
- Small bowl
- griddle
Ingredients
Chicken Filling
- 1 lb ground chicken I use Perdue for a leaner, cleaner taste
- 1 onion finely diced into ¼ inch pieces
- ½ lime
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoon chili powder I prefer McCormick for a consistent, mild heat
- ½ tablespoon tomato paste adds richness and helps the sauce coat the meat
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt
- cayenne pepper
For Assembly
- 6 flour tortillas 8-inch size works best for folding
- 3.5 cups cheddar cheese freshly grated from a block for better melt
Instructions
Preparation
- Finely dice the onion and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, chili powder, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper until smooth. Squeeze lime juice into the bowl and stir to combine.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add ground chicken. Break it into crumbles, cooking for 5-7 minutes. Add diced onion and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Pour in the sauce mixture and stir well. Reduce heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- Grate the cheddar cheese. Heat a separate skillet over medium-high. Place a tortilla on it and warm for 15-20 seconds. Layer with ½ cup of cheese, 1 cup of chicken mixture, and another ½ cup cheese. Top with a second tortilla and press gently. Cook for 4-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer quesadilla to a cutting board and let rest for 2 minutes. Slice diagonally into quarters and serve immediately. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
Notes
Serve warm with salsa or guacamole for added flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 8mg
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