Chicken-Chile Quesadillas

Name: Chicken-Chile Quesadillas
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 c. chopped rotisserie chicken; 1 (4-ounce) can chopped Hatch chiles; 6 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature; 6 (8 1/2-inch) flour tortillas

This side dish will delight adults and kids alike.

By Lyda Jones BurnettePublished: Dec 30, 2024

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Rotisserie chicken helps this delicious side dish come together in no time. The filling can be made up to 2 days in advance.

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Ingredients

2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
1 (4-ounce) can chopped Hatch chiles
6 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature
6 (8 1/2-inch) flour tortillas

Directions

1. Step 1Stir together chicken, chiles, and cheese in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Butter one side of tortillas, dividing evenly. Place tortillas, butter side down, on a work surface. Spread mixture on one side of each tortilla, dividing evenly. Fold tortillas in half.
2. Step 2Cook, in batches, in a large skillet over medium heat, flipping once, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Cut into triangles and serve immediately.

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