Southwest Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup cooked chicken, finely shredded
1/2 cup salsa , plus additional for serving
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tsp chili powder
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups jalapeno jack cheese
8 sprigs fresh cilantro, minced
top with salsa , and
sour cream , if desired

Directions:

Heat oven to 450°F Line 2 baking sheets with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Spray with CRISCO® No-Stick Cooking Spray.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine chicken, salsa, salt, pepper, mayonnaise, chili powder and minced cilantro.
Arrange 4 tortillas on baking sheet. Top with chicken mixture. Top with remaining 4 tortillas; press closed gently.
Bake 5 minutes. Remove baking sheets from oven. Carefully turn quesadillas with spatula.
Return to oven; bake 5 minutes more, or until browned. Let stand 2 minutes. Cut each in quarters.
Serve immediately, with additional salsa and sour cream if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	787.86 Kcal (3299 kJ)
Calories from fat	452.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	50.24g	77%
Cholesterol	139.24mg	46%
Sodium	1665.16mg	69%
Potassium	383.65mg	8%
Total Carbs	49.99g	17%
Sugars	1.58g	6%
Dietary Fiber	3.21g	13%
Protein	34.64g	69%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	3%
Iron	2.8mg	16%
Calcium	688.4mg	69%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	305.86 Kcal (1281 kJ)
Calories from fat	175.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.5g	77%
Cholesterol	54.05mg	46%
Sodium	646.44mg	69%
Potassium	148.94mg	8%
Total Carbs	19.41g	17%
Sugars	0.61g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.25g	13%
Protein	13.45g	69%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	3%
Iron	1.1mg	16%
Calcium	267.3mg	69%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
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