Jalapeño-Chicken Quesadillas - Recipe from Price Chopper

Jalapeño-Chicken Quesadillas

Jalapeño-Chicken Quesadillas
SERVINGS: serves 4
PREP TIME: 15M
COOK TIME: 20M
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Found in our 2020 Spring Gatherings Magazine. This Tex-Mex recipe is spicey and delicious. These jalapeño-chicken quesadillas are the perfect appetizer for any sporting event.

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1-2 medium jalapeño peppers, seeds and ribs removed, minced
  • ½ medium red onion, chopped
  • 2½ cups shredded boneless, skinless herb rotisserie chicken meat
  • 1¾ cups mild or medium salsa
  • 1½ tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
  • 3 cups finely shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • Sour cream, optional
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Found in our 2020 Spring Gatherings Magazine. This Tex-Mex recipe is spicey and delicious. These jalapeño-chicken quesadillas are the perfect appetizer for any sporting event.

  1. Cover grill rack with foil. Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat.
  2. Spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Cook jalapeño and onion over medium heat 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add chicken, salsa, and cumin, and cook 6 to 8 minutes longer or until heated through.
  5. Remove skillet from heat.
  6. Stir in lime juice.
  7. Spray foil-lined grill rack with nonstick cooking spray.
  8. Place 4 tortillas in single layer on foil.
  9. Sprinkle each tortilla with 6 tablespoons cheese.
  10. Evenly divide chicken mixture over cheese, then top each with 6 tablespoons remaining cheese and remaining 4 tortillas.
  11. Lightly spray tops with nonstick cooking spray.
  12. Cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until tops are lightly browned and cheese melts, turning once halfway through cooking.
  13. Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve with sour cream, if desired.

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