Green Chili Chicken Quesadillas

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Green Chili Chicken Quesadillas
Nutrition Facts
Green Chili Chicken Quesadillas
Amount Per Serving 4
Calories 1050 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 69g 88%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Trans Fat 0g  
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g  
Monounsaturated Fat 0g  
Cholesterol 110mg 37%
Sodium 1030mg 45%
Potassium 1530mg 88%
Total Carbohydrates 64g 23%
Dietary Fiber 18g 66%
Sugar 5g  
Protein 49g 0%
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 45%
Iron 35%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

  • 4 EA Burrito tortillas
  • 2 c Chicken, shredded, prepared
  • 1/2 c Green Chile sauce, hot/mild, canned
  • 1 tsp Cumin spice, ground
  • 2 EA Avocados From Mexico, fresh, sliced, small
  • 1 EA Pinto beans, drained, prepared, 15 oz can
  • 2 c Monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 4 Tbsp Vegetable oil, divided
  • 8 oz Avocado Lime Crema
  • 16 oz Traditional Guacamole
  • Traditional Guacamole
  • 4 EA Avoados From Mexico, whole, fresh
  • 2 Tbsp Lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 2 Tbsp White onion, chopped fine
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Jalapeño peppers, no seeds, chopped fine
  • 2 Tbsp Cilantro, chopped fine
  • Avocado Lime Crema
  • 1 EA Avocados From Mexico, fresh
  • 1 c Mexican crema, prepared
  • 1/4 c Cilantro, fresh
  • 2 Tbsp Lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt

Instructions

    Avocado Lime Crema
  1. Place all ingredients into a food processor and process until smooth.
  2. Place sauce into a clean container. Place plastic wrap on top of sauce and press down firmly. Cover with lid and store as per HACCP. Serve as needed.
    Traditional Guacamole
  1. Remove stem and cut avocado in half from top to bottom.
  2. Twist one half of the avocado to pull two halves apart.
  3. Remove pit and scoop the pulp from the avocado into a large bowl.
  4. Gently mash avocado with lime juice and salt.
  5. Gently fold in onions, jalapeño peppers, and cilantro, then transfer to a clean serving dish.
  6. Garnish guacamole with cilantro or favorite topping. Serve as needed.
    Green Chili Chicken Quesadillas
  1. In a medium bowl, combine chicken, chili sauce, and cumin.
  2. Lay tortillas on a work surface and divide avocado, beans, chicken, and cheese between tortillas.
  3. Place all ingredients on 1/2 of each tortilla and fold bare 1/2 of each tortilla over to cover fillings.
  4. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tbsp. of vegetable oil over medium heat. Place 1 quesadilla in skillet and cook.
  5. Flip once until golden brown on both siders, 2-3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining vegetable oil and quesadillas.
  6. Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve warm with avocado crema and guacamole.
Did you know the avocado is a fruit, not a vegetable? Learn more about the amazing avocado, including its rich history, cultural impact and tasty ways to eat this delicious superfood in guacamole as well as other dishes!
Nutrition Facts
Green Chili Chicken Quesadillas
Amount Per Serving 4
Calories 1050 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 69g 88%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Trans Fat 0g  
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g  
Monounsaturated Fat 0g  
Cholesterol 110mg 37%
Sodium 1030mg 45%
Potassium 1530mg 88%
Total Carbohydrates 64g 23%
Dietary Fiber 18g 66%
Sugar 5g  
Protein 49g 0%
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 45%
Iron 35%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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