Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 1/2 cups shredded cooked rotisserie chicken (from a 2 1/2-lb bird)
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 large onion , halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
5 oz coarsely grated monterey jack cheese (with or without hot peppers; 2 cups)
8 (7-inch) flour tortillas
accompaniments: sour cream ; salsa; fresh cilantro sprigs
garnish: lime wedges

Directions:

Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Cook onion with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in oil in a 10- to 12-inch skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute, then transfer to a large bowl. Add chicken to onion mixture along with cheese.
Put 1 tortilla on a cutting board and spread 1/2 cup chicken mixture over half of tortilla, then fold other half over to form a half-moon, pressing firmly on seam. Assemble 7 more quesadillas in same manner.
Heat lightly oiled grill pan over high heat until it begins to smoke, then reduce heat to moderate and grill quesadillas, 2 at a time, turning over once, until cheese is melted and golden brown grill marks appear, about 4 minutes total per batch. Transfer with a spatula to cutting board and cut in half.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	628.64 Kcal (2632 kJ)
Calories from fat	443.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	49.27g	76%
Cholesterol	161.72mg	54%
Sodium	861.24mg	36%
Potassium	342.22mg	7%
Total Carbs	20.12g	7%
Sugars	0.94g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.39g	6%
Protein	26.01g	52%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	177.7mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	355.49 Kcal (1488 kJ)
Calories from fat	250.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.86g	76%
Cholesterol	91.45mg	54%
Sodium	487.02mg	36%
Potassium	193.52mg	7%
Total Carbs	11.38g	7%
Sugars	0.53g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.78g	6%
Protein	14.71g	52%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	1.1mg	11%
Calcium	100.5mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
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