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Pizza Quesadillas
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Instructions
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Place both tortillas flat in front of you and spread each with 2 tbsps of tomato sauce. Or build the quesadilla straight in the pan.
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Top one of the tortillas with 1/4 cup chicken, 1/4 cup dinosaur kale (or any of your favorite toppings) and 1/2 cup cheese. Feel free to customize the order of toppings and add more of less of each.
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Place the other tortilla on top to cover (sauce side down) and press down lightly.
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Slide the tortilla into a dry pan on medium heat and cook on each side for 3 minutes or until cheese is melted through.
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Cut into wedges and serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pre-Cook Your Chicken Properly 🍗Pound chicken breasts to even thickness and cook them completely before assembling, ensuring food safety and preventing soggy quesadillas from releasing moisture during final cooking.
- Massage Your Kale First 🥬Toss raw kale with a bit of olive oil and salt 2-3 minutes before assembly to soften it, making it more pliable and easier to distribute evenly without tearing the tortilla.
- Use Butter for the Perfect Crust 🧈Brush softened butter on the outside of tortillas instead of oil for a golden, crispy exterior that rivals traditional pan-fried quesadillas and locks in moisture.
- Strategic Cheese Placement 🧀Place a thin layer of mozzarella on the tortilla first and last to create a seal that holds all ingredients together and prevents filling from escaping during cooking.
- Low Heat Finish for Melting 🔥After achieving a golden crust on medium-high heat, reduce to medium or medium-low for the final minute to ensure cheese melts completely without burning the tortilla exterior.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
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Smart Nutrition 
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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