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Basic Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
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Basic Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

6 ingredients 30 min + 30 min 2 (10-inch) quesadillas (4 to 6 servings) openrecipes
Basic Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

This easy chicken quesadilla recipe stuffed with Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese is just the appetizer for a Cinco de Mayo party.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1087
Calories
79g
Protein
28g
Fat
126g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Tortilla 1 medium flour (45g) 140
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 2 ounces)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 2 ounces)
  • 4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded, cooked chicken (about 8 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • Sour cream , for serving (optional)

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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