Best Chicken Gorgonzola Quesadillas Recipes

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CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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Incredible Chicken Quesadillas are packed with juicy chicken, peppers, onions, garlic, and lots of melty cheese. They are an easy and healthy idea that is perfect for those hectic weeknights.

Provided by Layla

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound chicken breasts ((cut into bite sized pieces))
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup diced bell pepper ((any color))
1/2 cup diced onion
1 medium jalapeno, diced ((optional))
2 cloves garlic ((minced))
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
2 cups shredded melting cheese
4 medium flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breasts into small bite size pieces. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large heavy duty pan. Add the chicken breasts and taco seasoning to the pan. Sautee 4-5 minutes then add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic, sautee another 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove mixture from the pan and set aside.
  • To the same pan, add ½ teaspoon oil and a tortilla, top with a handful of shredded cheese, and 1/4th the chicken mixture, then with more cheese. Fold the tortilla and cook on both sides until crispy and golden. Remove from the pan and repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • To serve: Slice tortillas in half or thirds and serve with sour-cream, salsa, guacamole or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Sodium 741 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN GORGONZOLA



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Chicken breasts are sauteed to a golden brown then topped with a rich, savory Gorgonzola sauce. Serve with steamed green beans and fresh crusty bread if you are looking for a winner to impress your dinner guests. This dish is so decadent it tastes exactly as though you ordered it at a fine Italian restaurant, but the secret is how simple it actually is to make! This sauce is also a wonderful accompaniment to pork chops, ravioli, or whatever strikes your fancy! It is very versatile, so the possibilities are endless!

Provided by Spirited Sarah

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup fresh basil leaves
2 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 ½ tablespoons chopped walnuts
2 ½ tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup sliced baby bella mushrooms
½ cup thinly sliced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup Gorgonzola cheese, divided
¼ cup white wine
½ lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1 teaspoon brown sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • Combine basil leaves, 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in a food processor; process until pesto is smooth.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to serving platter.
  • Cook and stir mushrooms in a single layer in the same skillet until tender, about 5 minutes. Add onion; cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add half of the Gorgonzola cheese; cook until slightly melted. Pour in wine and stir to scrape up brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir lemon juice, chicken broth, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper into the sauce.
  • Bring chicken broth mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until sauce is reduced by 1/4, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in pesto and return chicken to the skillet. Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 5 minutes more. Add remaining Gorgonzola cheese and chopped tomatoes.
  • Serve each chicken breast on a plate topped with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 81.8 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 30.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 342.2 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

PENNE GORGONZOLA WITH CHICKEN



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This rich, creamy pasta dish is a snap to throw together for a weeknight meal but special enough for company. You can substitute another cheese for the Gorgonzola if you like. -George Schroeder, Port Murray, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup white wine
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 cups crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
6 to 8 fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in oil on all sides. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan., Add cream and broth; cook until sauce is slightly thickened and chicken is no longer pink. Stir in the Gorgonzola cheese, sage, salt and pepper; cook just until cheese is melted., Drain pasta; toss with sauce. Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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This is a great recipe for parties. I freeze the leftovers; they reheat quite well. The zesty chicken and cooked peppers are a succulent delight when mixed with the melted cheeses. Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa.

Provided by Heather

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced
1 (1.27 ounce) packet fajita seasoning
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 red bell peppers, chopped
1 onion, chopped
10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon bacon bits
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Grease a baking sheet.
  • Toss the chicken with the fajita seasoning, then spread onto the baking sheet. Place under the broiler and cook until the chicken pieces are no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the green bell peppers, red bell peppers, onion, and chicken. Cook and stir until the vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Layer half of each tortilla with the chicken and vegetable mixture, then sprinkle with the Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and Monterey Jack. Fold the tortillas in half and Place onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake quesadillas in the preheated oven until the cheeses have melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 504.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

ULTIMATE CHICKEN QUESADILLA



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Cheesy quesadillas filled with a mixture of tender chicken and spicy tomatoes

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (1 quesadilla each)

Number Of Ingredients 5

PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Mexican Diced Tomatoes with Lime Juice & Cilantro, undrained
4 flour tortillas (10 inch)
2 cups shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend (2 cups = 8 oz)

Steps:

  • 1. Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add chicken and undrained tomatoes; cook 10 minutes or until chicken pieces are no longer pink in centers and liquid has evaporated, stirring frequently.
  • 2. Spread chicken mixture evenly onto bottom half of each tortilla to within 1 inch of edge. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over chicken mixture on each tortilla. Fold each tortilla in half to cover filling.
  • 3. Clean skillet. Spray with additional cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook quesadillas 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Cut into wedges to serve.

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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This chicken quesadilla recipe has an impressive look and taste with little preparation. The leftover chicken gets Mexican flair from cumin in this fun main dish. -Linda Wetzel, Woodland Park, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2/3 cup salsa
1/3 cup sliced green onions
3/4 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
6 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Sour cream and guacamole

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until heated through, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Brush 1 side of tortillas with butter; place buttered side down on a lightly greased baking sheet. Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture over half of each tortilla; sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese. , Fold plain side of tortilla over cheese. Bake at 375° until crisp and golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Cut into wedges; serve with sour cream and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 901mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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These easy, budget-friendly chicken quesadillas make a quick lunch for two or a simple party snack and are a great way to use up leftover roast chicken

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Time 16m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tbsp hot salsa from a jar
2 large flour tortillas, seeded or plain
215g can kidney beans, drained and roughly mashed
1 spring onion, chopped
50g leftover roast chicken, shredded (use the last of the meat on the carcass)
85g grated mature cheddar
½ a 20g pack coriander, leaves chopped (optional)
oil, for brushing

Steps:

  • Spread 2 tbsp salsa onto each tortilla, then evenly top one of them with the beans, spring onion, chicken and cheddar. Scatter with coriander, if you have it. Sandwich with the other tortilla, then brush with oil.
  • Heat a large non-stick frying pan, then cook the tortilla, oil-side down, for 4 mins. Carefully turn over with a palette knife (or by turning it out onto a plate, sliding it back into the pan), then cook for 2 mins on the other side until golden. Serve cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 3.18 milligram of sodium

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