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Chicken Verde Quesadillas

Chicken Verde Quesadillas
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Chicken Verde Quesadillas are a fast and easy meal featuring tender shredded chicken blended with zesty green salsa verde and melted cheese, all sandwiched between soft flour tortillas and cooked to golden perfection. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or snack, they deliver bold, vibrant flavors and a satisfying, melty texture that appeals to the whole family.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
  • 1 cup green salsa verde
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (blend of Monterey Jack and cheddar)
  • Optional: 1-2 jalapeños, diced (for extra heat)

Tortillas & Cooking

  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

Garnish

  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Sour cream (optional)
  • Sliced avocado (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Cook the chicken breast until tender, then shred finely with forks or chop into small pieces. This ensures the chicken mixes easily with the verde sauce for even flavor.
  2. Mix Chicken with Verde Sauce: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the green salsa verde, stirring well to coat every piece with the zesty sauce.
  3. Assemble the Quesadillas: Lay a flour tortilla flat and sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheese. Evenly spread a portion of the chicken verde mixture over the cheese, then top with a little more cheese before placing a second tortilla on top.
  4. Cook Until Golden and Melty: Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the assembled quesadilla in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese is melted inside. Press gently with a spatula while cooking to bind the filling and tortillas.
  5. Slice and Serve: Remove from heat and allow the quesadilla to rest for a minute so the cheese sets. Cut into wedges and serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro, sour cream, or sliced avocado as desired.

Notes

  • Use fresh or homemade salsa verde for the best flavor.
  • Do not overfill the quesadillas to prevent them from falling apart.
  • Cook on medium heat to melt the cheese properly without burning the tortillas.
  • Press gently with a spatula while cooking to bind the quesadilla.
  • Let the quesadilla rest a bit before slicing for cleaner cuts.

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Keywords: Chicken verde quesadillas, easy quesadilla recipe, Mexican-inspired quesadilla, green salsa quesadilla, quick dinner, melted cheese quesadilla

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