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Cheesy Chicken and Sweet Corn Quesadillas

Cheesy Chicken and Sweet Corn Quesadillas

Dinner
Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
15min
Servings
3
Calories
680
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Chef's Note

To get that perfect restaurant-style crispy texture, don't rush the pan-toasting! Keeping the heat at a steady medium ensures the cheese melts completely before the tortilla gets too dark.

Tags
chicken
mexican
tex-mex
kid-friendly
quick-meals
leftovers
easy
Ingredients
  • 1.5 lb leftover cooked garlic butter chicken, diced

  • 1 cup canned sweet corn, drained

  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin

  • 1/2 tsp chili powder

  • 6 units large flour tortillas

  • 1 unit red bell pepper

  • 1 unit yellow bell pepper

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
  • 1

    Wash 1 red bell pepper and 1 yellow bell pepper. Cut them in half, discard the seeds and stems, and slice them into thin, kid-friendly strips. Arrange them on a serving platter and set aside.

  • 2

    In a medium bowl, combine 1.5 lb of leftover cooked garlic butter chicken (from Day 1), 1 cup of drained canned sweet corn, 1/2 tsp of ground cumin, and 1/2 tsp of chili powder. Stir gently to coat the chicken and corn in the spices.

  • 3

    Lay 6 large flour tortillas flat on a clean work surface. Sprinkle 2 tbsp of shredded cheddar cheese onto one half of each tortilla. Top the cheese with a portion of the seasoned chicken and corn mixture, then sprinkle another 2 tbsp of cheese over the filling. Fold each tortilla in half to enclose the filling.

  • 4

    Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place 2 to 3 folded quesadillas in the skillet, fitting as many as you can comfortably.

  • 5

    Cook the quesadillas for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side until golden-brown and crispy. Carefully flip them over and cook for another 3 minutes on the second side, or until the cheese is completely melted and gooey. Transfer to a cutting board.

  • 6

    Add the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil to the skillet and repeat the cooking process for the remaining quesadillas.

  • 7

    Slice each quesadilla into three wedges and serve immediately alongside the fresh sliced red and yellow bell peppers.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
680
Calories
48g
Protein
52g
Carbs
28g
Fat

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