By David Jean-Louis
Southwest Chicken Quesadilla
11 steps
Prep:15minCook:25min
This recipe is easy & very flavorful. Very Noicee All Purpose Seasoning is my own custom seasoning! Which ya can find on my website. Chefchosenstores.com
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:32:22 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
24
Low
Glycemic Load
3
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories388.4 kcal (19%)
Total Fat26.4 g (38%)
Carbs12.1 g (5%)
Sugars4.2 g (5%)
Protein25.4 g (51%)
Sodium1035.3 mg (52%)
Fiber1.3 g (5%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
For seasoning the chicken
For the Filling
1 Tbspolive oil
0.25yellow bell pepper
small diced
0.25red bell pepper
small diced
1yellow onion
small diced
4cloves garlic
minced
1jalapeno
minced
½ tspMexican chili powder
½ tspground cumin
1 tspAll Purpose seasoning
custom seasoning
For the sauce
Building the quesadilla
Instructions
Step 1
Seasoning the chicken thighs with the listed ingredients and you can choose to marinate for 15-20 minutes.
olive oil1 TbspStep 2
Over medium high heat add olive oil to a large pan or skillet . Once hot add the chicken thighs. Cook on both sides for 5-6 minutes on each side
olive oil1 TbspStep 3
Once the chicken is fully cooked through , remove and set aside
Step 4
Lower heat to medium, then add the peppers sauté for a few then add onions.
yellow bell pepper0.25 Step 5
Add the garlic and jalapeños. Once fragrant add the beans & corn. Season with the listed spices
Step 6
Cut the chicken into small chunks and add it to a bowl. Add the beans and veggies mix to the chicken & mix.
Step 7
Clean off the same pan. Lower heat to medium low
Step 8
Melt the butter in the pan, then add your tortilla. Add the cheese & once it begins to melt add the filling on one side
mexican style four cheese blendStep 9
Fold the other half of the tortilla over and close it up. Pat it down gently to help seal it.
Step 10
Repeat that process until you’ve made all the quesadillas that amount filling can make.
Step 11
Cut into thirds serve with the sauce and enjoy
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