Chicken & Mushroom Quesadillas (Food Network Kitchens) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 8 ounces) |
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper |
4 tablespoons vegetable oil or lard |
3 tablespoons unsalted butter |
5 ounces white mushrooms, sliced (about 3 cups) |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped |
3 cloves garlic, minced |
1/2 pickled jalapeno, minced, plus 1 tablespoon pickling juice |
1 19 -ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained |
2 8 -inch flour tortillas |
2 cups grated white cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces) |
guacamole and salsa, for serving, optional |
Directions:
1. 1. Season chicken breast with salt and pepper to taste. Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium heat; add 1 tablespoon oil or lard. Cook chicken until browned on both sides and firm when gently pressed with fingertip, about 10 minutes total. Cool slightly; tear chicken into bite-size pieces.
2. 2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cumin, and black pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushroom's moisture releases and evaporates, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
3. 3. Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil or lard to skillet. Add onion, garlic, jalapeno and jar juices, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add beans and mash until almost smooth. Set aside.
4. 4. Place tortillas on work surface and spread 1/4 of bean mixture on one side of each tortilla (reserve leftover bean mixture for later use). Top with 1/4 of cheese, half of chicken, and half of mushrooms. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Fold tortillas over to encase filling.
5. 5. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet, fry each quesadilla until golden on both sides, about 4 minutes. Cut into wedges with a pizza wheel or serrated knife. Serve with guacamole and salsa.
6. Calories: 565
7. Total Fat: 38.5 grams
8. Saturated Fat: 18.5 grams
9. Total Carbohydrate: 24 grams
10. Protein: 33 grams
11. Sodium: 808 milligrams
12. Cholesterol: 115 milligrams
13. Fiber: 5 grams
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