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Chicken & Spicy Salsa Quesadillas

A quick lunch or appetizer. Make these quesadillas today!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: cheese, chicken
Servings: 8 quesadillas
Calories: 183kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken fillets cut into very thin strips
  • Juice of one lemon
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 Teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup Spicy Salsa
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
  • 4 Flour Tortillas
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl make the marinade by adding the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, garlic, cumin and salt and pepper. Stir well to combine and pour over chicken.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large cast iron or steel skillet. I recommend this type of pan because you will be guaranteed a nice golden colour on your chicken. Cook the chicken on a high heat for about 8 minutes or until no longer pink on the inside and golden on the outside. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, lay your 4 flour tortillas out on a flat surface. Evenly distribute the chicken between the 4 of the. Basically spoon it making a like through the middle of the tortilla. Once you have done this, top it with the cheese and then the salsa. Fold them into a half moon shape and they are ready for cooking.
  • Heat the last 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non stick skillet set over a medium-high heat. I can fit two at a time in my pan. I put them in the pan and press down the top of each one with my hand to help it stay together when it starts to cook. I only do this for a few seconds. Let it cook on each side for about 2-3 minutes. you are looking for a golden colour on the tortillas and nice and crispy edges. At least, this is how I like them! Repeat for the remaining quesadillas and remove from pan when cooked.
  • Once you remove them from the pan, cut each on in half and serve immediately. I don't recommend keeping them to hang around too long before serving as they will start to go soggy.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Chicken & Spicy Salsa Quesadillas
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 183 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 33mg11%
Sodium 224mg10%
Potassium 146mg4%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 150IU3%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 123mg12%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.