Ingredients for Authentic Style Chicken Quesadilla
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
- 6 slices American cheese
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
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How to Make Authentic Style Chicken Quesadilla
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 cup chicken broth, ½ cup salsa, 1 jalapeño (minced), 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 2 cloves garlic (minced), and ½ teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil.
- Add 1 ½ cups cooked chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces, to the boiling sauce.
- Immediately reduce heat to low-medium and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Simmer longer for a deeper flavor.
- Heat ½ tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- Place one slice of American cheese in the center of each flour tortilla.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove chicken pieces from the sauce, allowing excess liquid to drain.
- Place the chicken on top of the cheese in the tortilla.
- Fold the tortilla in half to form a quesadilla.
- Cook the quesadillas for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey.
- Serve immediately with your favorite guacamole and a side salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
60 g
Sugar
33g
Fat
54g
Carbs
10g
