CHICKEN QUESADILLAS WITH POBLANO PESTO

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Using left-over or deli rotisserie chicken, these quesadillas are a cut above the norm, perked up with the as-spicy-as-you-wish poblano pesto.

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded and diced
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds or 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup cilantro, with stems coarsely chopped (or use parsley if you prefer)
1 -2 serrano peppers or 1 -2 jalapeno chile, optionally blackened
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups cooked chicken, diced (about 2 large breasts)
1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Put poblanos, pumpkin seeds,cilantro and serranos in a food processor and pulse until puréed.
  • Add the oil in a steady stream with the machine running.
  • Add the lime juice and salt, mixing well.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • Spread 1/4 cup of the pesto on each tortilla.
  • Distribute 1/2 cup chicken on each tortilla and sprinkle with Monterrey Jack and Parmesan cheese.
  • Fold tortillas in half.
  • Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Sauté quesadillas for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until the tortillas are golden brown and all the cheese is melted.
  • Let cool for 1 minute and cut each quesadilla into thirds. Serve with any remaining pesto or salsa of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.1, Fat 37.5, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 98.4, Sodium 1040, Carbohydrate 40.6, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3, Protein 38.1

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