Cheesy Jalapeno Chicken Quesadillas
Created by J.Jaeger on September 10, 2014
- Servings: 12
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 6m
- Recipe #14244
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 ounce) Velveeta, cubed (cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
- 1 can (10 ouce) diced tomatoes, drained (use only RoTel Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies)
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- Pickled jalapeno slices (canned or from the jar, and use amount that you want)
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions
- 6 flour tortillas (10 inch)
How to Make
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Step 1: Combine Velveeta and drained tomatoes in 1-1/2-quart microwave-safe bowl; cover. Microwave on MEDIUM , about 2 minutes; stir. Continue microwaving on MEDIUM 2 minutes more or until Velveeta is melted. Add chicken and onions; mix well.
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Step 2: Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Place 1 tortilla in skillet. Spoon about 2/3 cup chicken mixture onto bottom half of tortilla, the sprinkle some pickled jalapeno slices over the chicken mixture.
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Step 3: Fold the tortilla over to cover chicken mixture. Cook 1 minute on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Repeat with remaining tortillas and chicken mixture.
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Step 4: Cut into wedges to serve.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (42.5 g)
- Calories 68.2
- Total Fat - 4.3 g
- Saturated Fat - 2.7 g
- Cholesterol - 37.6 mg
- Sodium - 287.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 2.4 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.2 g
- Sugars - 1.9 g
- Protein - 4.8 g
- Calcium - 90.3 mg
- Iron - 0.3 mg
- Vitamin C - 2.3 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg