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Chicken Quesadillas With Poblano Pesto Recipe

Chicken Quesadillas With Poblano Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 poblano chiles , roasted, peeled, seeded and diced
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds or 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup cilantro, with stems coarsely chopped (or use parsley if you prefer)
1 -2 serrano peppers or 1 -2 jalapeno chile, optionally blackened
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp lime juice
1/2 tsp salt
4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups cooked chicken, diced (about 2 large breasts)
1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tbsp unsalted butter

Directions:

Put poblanos, pumpkin seeds,cilantro and serranos in a food processor and pulse until puréed.
Add the oil in a steady stream with the machine running.
Add the lime juice and salt, mixing well.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Spread 1/4 cup of the pesto on each tortilla.
Distribute 1/2 cup chicken on each tortilla and sprinkle with Monterrey Jack and Parmesan cheese.
Fold tortillas in half.
Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat.
Sauté quesadillas for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until the tortillas are golden brown and all the cheese is melted.
Let cool for 1 minute and cut each quesadilla into thirds. Serve with any remaining pesto or salsa of your choice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	801.09 Kcal (3354 kJ)
Calories from fat	495.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	55.02g	85%
Cholesterol	144.09mg	48%
Sodium	1511.25mg	63%
Potassium	532.08mg	11%
Total Carbs	34.59g	12%
Sugars	0.82g	3%
Dietary Fiber	1.11g	4%
Protein	42.97g	86%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	22%
Iron	2.6mg	14%
Calcium	575.4mg	58%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	304.05 Kcal (1273 kJ)
Calories from fat	187.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.88g	85%
Cholesterol	54.69mg	48%
Sodium	573.58mg	63%
Potassium	201.95mg	11%
Total Carbs	13.13g	12%
Sugars	0.31g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.42g	4%
Protein	16.31g	86%
Vitamin C	1mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	22%
Iron	1mg	14%
Calcium	218.4mg	58%

* 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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