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Shredded Chicken Quesadillas

Tender, shredded chicken with flavorful salsa, topped with heapsof shredded cheese makes a wonderful and easy dinner any night of the week!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 414 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup salsa
  • ⅓ cup sliced green onions
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • 6 8-inch flour tortillas
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken in Multi Cooker with 1 cup water, set to CUSTOM, 10 minutes. Press button to start. Once timer goes off, release pressure and shred chicken.
  • Grate 2 cups cheese.
  • In a skillet, combine the first 6 ingredients. Over medium heat, cook uncovered, for 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Preheat Deluxe Electric Grill and Griddle to PANINI Setting, time 2:30, press button to start. 
  • Brush one side of tortillas with butter. Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture over half of the unbuttered side of each tortilla. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup of cheese; fold in half.
  • Once preheated, add quesadillas to Grill, place in CLOSED position and cook @ 1:30 or until crisp.
    Alternatively,you can place on a lightly greased baking sheet, and bake at 475 degrees for 10minutes or until crisp and golden brown.
  • Cut into wedges; serve with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 414kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 27gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 1031mgPotassium: 339mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 820IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 356mgIron: 3mg
Keyword quesadilla
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