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Shredded Chicken Quesadilla
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 425℉.
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In a large skillet, sauté the diced onion and bell pepper with 1 tablespoon of oil.
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Add garlic, chicken, beans, spices, oil and salsa. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
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Spray sheet pan with oil and place tortillas half-on half-off of the pan.
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Fill the middle of tortillas with chicken mixture. Add cheese and green onions. Place remaining tortillas in center to cover the middle area. Fold over the outside tortillas and place another sprayed sheet pan on top to keep tortillas closed.
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Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
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Remove from oven and cut into 6 pieces.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Toast Your Spices First 🔥Bloom the cumin, chili powder, and paprika in hot oil for 30 seconds before adding chicken to unlock deeper, more complex flavors and eliminate any raw spice taste.
- Dry Your Chicken Thoroughly 🧊Pat chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels before cooking to ensure proper browning and help the meat shred more easily into tender, uniform pieces.
- Build Your Cheese Barrier 🧀Spread a thin layer of cheese on the bottom tortilla before adding fillings to create a moisture barrier that prevents sogginess and helps hold ingredients together when folding.
- Cook Quesadillas Low and Slow 🍳Use medium heat and cook for 4-5 minutes per side instead of high heat—this allows the cheese to melt completely while the tortilla achieves a golden, crispy exterior without burning.
- Char Your Bell Peppers and Onions First 🫑Quickly sauté the purple onion and bell pepper separately before assembly to caramelize their edges and concentrate flavor, preventing watery quesadillas and adding depth to every bite.
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Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Gluten Free
Low Sugar
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Nutrition Per Serving
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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