Chicken Tinga Quesadillas

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat Broiler to high

Step 2

Place tomatoes in a rimmed baking sheet, cored side up. Broil until blackened on top and soft but not falling apart, 12 to 15 minutes. When cool enough to handle, peel and discard the skins

Step 3

Meanwhile, combine chicken, one garlic clove and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over High heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, skimming the surface occasionally for 20 minutes

Step 4

Remove from the heat and let the chicken stand in the liquid until cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board and let cool for 5 minutes. Coarsely shred the meat and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Rinse out the pan

Step 5

Place the tomatoes in a blender and add vinegar, one teaspoon chili powder, oregano, salt, the remaining garlic clove and the 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid. Puree until smooth

Step 6

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add sliced onion and cook, stirring often until lightly browned, about 10 minutes

Step 7

Add the tomato mixture and bring to a boil, occasionally scraping the bottom to prevent sticking. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally until the sauce has reduced by half, 15 to 20 minutes

Step 8

Stir in the chicken and the remaining one teaspoon chili powder. Cook until the chicken is hot, about 5 minutes

Step 9

Preheat oven to 200°

Step 10

Heat a large cast iron pan or griddle over medium high heat. Add 2 tortillas at a time, topping one side off with 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture and 1 tablespoon of mozzarella. Using a spatula, fold the bare half over the cooking top and press down firmly. Cook until the cheese has melted and the tortillas are lightly browned, about 30 seconds per side

Step 11

Transfer the quesadillas to a baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, adjusting the heat and wiping out the pan as necessary

Step 12

Arrange quesadillas on the serving platter. Garnish if desired