Recipe Details
Ingredients
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2tomatoes, diced
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1onion, finely chopped
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2limes, juiced
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2tablespoonschopped fresh cilantro
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1jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
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salt and pepper to taste
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2tablespoonsolive oil, divided
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2skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into strips
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½onion, thinly sliced
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1green bell pepper, thinly sliced
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2clovesgarlic, minced
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4(12 inch)flour tortillas
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1cupshredded Monterey Jack cheese
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¼cupsour cream, for topping
Cooking Directions
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In a small bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeno, salt, and pepper. Set pico de gallo aside.
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In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add chicken and saute until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
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Put the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the hot skillet and saute the sliced onion and green pepper until tender. Stir in the minced garlic and saute until the aroma is strong. Mix in half of the pico de gallo and chicken breast meat. Set aside; keep warm.
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In a heavy skillet, heat one flour tortilla. Spread 1/4 cup shredded cheese on the tortilla and top with 1/2 the chicken mixture. Sprinkle another 1/4 cup cheese over the chicken and top with another tortilla. When bottom tortilla is lightly brown and cheese has started to melt, flip quesadilla and cook on the opposite side. Remove quesadilla from skillet and cut into quarters. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve quesadillas with sour cream and remaining pico de gallo.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe4 | |
Calories673 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 29g |
37% |
Saturated Fat 11g |
55% |
Cholesterol 65mg |
22% |
Sodium 979mg |
43% |
Total Carbohydrate 73g |
26% |
Dietary Fiber 7g |
24% |
Total Sugars 7g |
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Protein 31g |
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Vitamin C 47mg |
236% |
Calcium 418mg |
32% |
Iron 5mg |
29% |
Potassium 639mg |
14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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