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CHICKEN CHEDDAR QUESADILLAS

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2 servings
30 minutes preparation
15 minutes cook time

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups salsa
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 1 cup chopped red onion, divided
  • 1/4 cup plus 6 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
  • 3 burrito-sized flour tortillas (11 inch diameter)
  • 3 cups (packed) grated sharp cheddar cheese (12 oz.)

Details

Servings 2
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Stir salsa, corn, 1/4 cup red onion, and 1/4 cup cilantro in small bowl to blend.

2. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper.

3. Sprinkle chicken with chili powder, cumin, salt, salt and pepper.

4. Heat 2 tbsp oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.

5. Add garlic and remaining 1/4 cup onion and sauté 1 minute.

6. Add chicken and sauté until chicken is just cooked through, about 5 minutes.

7. Sprinkle half of 1 tortilla with 1/2 cup cheese.

8. Place 1/3 of chicken mixture atop cheese.

9. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp cilantro and another 1/2 cup cheese. Fold tortilla in half.

10. Repeat with remaining tortillas, cheese, chicken mixture and cilantro.

11. Heat 1 tbsp in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.

12. Cook until brown and cheese melts, about 4 minutes per side.

13. Cut into wedges and serve.

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