Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas
Sandwiched between two tortillas, chicken and sun-dried tomatoes make a warm cheesy Mexican-style sandwich that everyone in the family can enjoy.
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 to 3 (12 ounces) Gold'n Plump® Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, cut into strips
8 (7-inch) flour tortillas
1 avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) finely shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
1/2 cup salsa
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned and thoroughly cooked.
Transfer chicken to plate. When cool enough to handle, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Place 4 tortillas on baking sheet. To assemble each quesadilla: Leaving a 1-inch border on the edges, arrange a layer of avocado slices, sprinkle with cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, green onions, chicken, and another sprinkling of cheese. Top with another tortilla, pressing down gently to make filling adhere. Repeat with other tortillas.
Bake about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and tortillas are softened and warm.
Use a knife or a pizza wheel (cutter) to cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges for a main course, or into 6 wedges for appetizers.
Garnish with dollops of sour cream and accompany with a bowl of salsa.
Serve warm with a green salad for a light lunch. For an appetizer, cut the quesadillas into smaller wedges.
Nutritional information may change when substituting your chicken product. If you choose to substitute frozen chicken for this recipe, it's best to thaw before cooking.
- Serving Size
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Servings4
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- PER SERVING
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Calories716
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Calories from Fat43%
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Total Fat34g
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Saturated Fat12g
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Total Carbohydrate69g
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Protein33g
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Sugars4g
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Cholesterol66mg
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Dietary Fiber7g
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Sodium1,035mg
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- DAILY VALUE
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Vitamin A41%
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Vitamin C22%
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Calcium49%
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Iron25%
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- DIETARY EXCHANGES
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Starch/Bread3.5
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Fat5.5
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Fruit1
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Very Lean Meat3
- Recipes calling out meat in the Dietary Exchanges category were analyzed with information prior to 2014 updates. Recipes calling out protein were analyzed with the new information after 2014.
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