Sizzling Green Enchilada Chicken Quesadillas

Ingredients

- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup green enchilada sauce
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 cups mild melting cheese, shredded (like Monterey Jack or Mozzarella)
- Spray oil or 2 tablespoons of cooking oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:

- Lightly sprinkle salt on both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with spray oil or 1 tablespoon of cooking oil.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).

2. Shred the Chicken:

- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Shred the chicken using two forks, ensuring even, fine shreds.

3. Prepare the Filling:

- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with 1 cup green enchilada sauce and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt if necessary.

4. Assemble the Quesadillas:

- Clean the skillet with a paper towel and reapply spray oil or about 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over medium heat.
- Place one tortilla flat on the skillet, sprinkle about 1/4 cup cheese over half of the tortilla, and add a generous portion of the chicken mixture.
- Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling.

5. Cook the Quesadillas:

- Cook each side of the folded tortilla for about 3-4 minutes, pressing lightly with a spatula to ensure the cheese melts and the exterior crisps to a golden brown.
- Repeat the process for the remaining tortillas and filling.

6. Garnish and Serve:

- Once cooked, slice each quesadilla into wedges.
- Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Total Time

PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Chicken quesadillas, Green enchilada sauce, Pan fry, Quick lunch, Mexican-inspired, Easy recipes, Soft tortillas, Melting cheese, Cilantro garnish, Lime wedges

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

1,720 cal

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