Plento Pasto CookbookClassic Chicken Quesadillas
⏱ 20 min
🍽 Serves 4
≈ $10.85 ($2.71/serving)
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Why this fits a family on a budget
Cheese and chicken folded in a crispy toasted tortilla is the quesadilla every American kid knows and asks for by name. It comes together in under 20 minutes with grocery-staple ingredients and zero complaints at the table.
Ingredients
• 8 count flour tortillas (8-inch)
• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 4 oz canned diced green chiles
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp onion powder
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp butter
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.5 cup salsa
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, drained diced green chiles, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the chicken is evenly seasoned.
2. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat (about 350°F). Add about half a teaspoon of butter and let it melt and coat the pan.
3. Lay one flour tortilla flat in the skillet. Sprinkle about ¼ cup of shredded cheese evenly over the entire tortilla, then spread roughly ½ cup of the seasoned chicken mixture over one half of the tortilla. Fold the empty half over the filled half to form a half-moon shape.
4. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt. Carefully flip with a wide spatula and cook the other side for an additional 1–2 minutes until golden brown and crispy. The quesadilla is done when both sides are lightly toasted and the cheese is fully melted.
5. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 1 minute. Cut into 3 wedges with a pizza cutter or sharp knife. Repeat the process with remaining butter, tortillas, chicken, and cheese. Serve warm with sour cream and salsa on the side.
Contains: wheat, dairy. Always double-check labels for your household's allergies.
Cost is a national-average estimate and varies by store and region.
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