Chicken Quesadilla w/Salsa

By AnitaD

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 477 calories, 26 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 106 mg cholesterol, 901 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 31 g protein.

Chicken Quesadillas published in Taste of Home August/September 1999, p9

This recipe has an impressive look and taste with little preparation. The leftover chicken gets Mexican flair from cumin in this fun main dish (from Taste of Home reader)

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 2/3 cup salsa
• 1/3 cup sliced green onions
• 3/4 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 6 flour tortillas (8 inches)
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• Sour cream and guacamole

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, combine the first six ingredients.

Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Brush one side of tortillas with butter; place buttered side down on a lightly greased baking sheet.

Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture over half of each tortilla; sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese.

Fold plain side of tortilla over cheese.

Bake at 375° for 9-11 minutes or until crisp and golden brown. Cut into wedges; serve with sour cream and guacamole.