Best Chicken And Jalapeño Quesadillas Recipes

Chicken and Jalapeño Quesadillas image

Yield Serves 2; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 9-inch-diameter (burrito size) jalapeño- or other chili-flavored flour tortillas
Vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups (packed) shredded Mexican-blend cheeses
1 1/2 cups (packed) shredded Mexican-seasoned or other purchased roasted chicken
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush 2 tortillas with oil. Place tortillas, oil side down, on baking sheet. Sprinkle each with 1/4 of cheese, half of chicken, half of cilantro, and 1/4 of cheese, leaving 3/4-inch border. Top each with 1 tortilla, pressing to adhere; brush top with oil.
Bake quesadillas until filling is heated through and edges begin to crisp, about 10 minutes. Using large metal spatula, turn each over and bake until bottom is crisp, about 5 minutes.
Transfer quesadillas to plates. Cut into wedges and serve.

Chicken and Jalapeno Quesadillas - Nuwave Oven/Flavorwave image

Provided by Starfire aka Wendy

Time 11m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 jalapeno-cilantro tortillas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups mexican cheese (shredded)
1 1/2 cups roasted deli chicken (shredded)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Steps:

Brush 2 tortillas with oil.
Place tortillas, oil side down, on baking sheet.
Sprinkle each with 1/4 of cheese, half of chicken, half of cilantro, and 1/4 of cheese, leaving 3/4-inch border.
Top each with 1 tortilla, pressing to adhere; brush top with oil.
Bake quesadillas until filling is heated through and edges begin to crisp, about 2~3 minutes.
Using large metal spatula, turn each over and bake until bottom is crisp, about 1~2 minutes.
Transfer quesadillas to plates. Cut into wedges and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740.9, Fat 57.6, SaturatedFat 24.6, Cholesterol 196.3, Sodium 1206.7, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 4.6, Protein 49.9