Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 -2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 serrano peppers or 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 canned chipotle chile in adobo , plus 2 tsp of the sauce
3 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
8 large flour tortillas
2 cups grated monterey jack cheese or 2 cups queso blanco

Directions:

Heat 1 tbsp oil in large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and serrano chile; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and stir-fry 1 minute. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Transfer to a medium bowl and wipe skillet clean with a paper towel.
Chope chipotle chile; place in a small bowl with adobo sauce and mash with fork. Add to onion mixture in bowl; add chicken and toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Place a tortilla on a cutting board and spread with 1 cup chicken mixture. Top with 1/2 cup cheese and another tortilla. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
With paper towel, lightly oil skillet and place over medium-high heat until it is very hot but not smoking. Cook quesadillas one at a time, turning over once, until cheese is melted, 4-5 minutes total.
Transfer with spatula to cutting board; cover with aluminum to keep warm. Cut the quesadillas into quarters - serve with your choice of accompaniments (source cream, salsa, etc).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1302.29 Kcal (5452 kJ)
Calories from fat	779.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	86.59g	133%
Cholesterol	194.8mg	65%
Sodium	2074.93mg	86%
Potassium	770.81mg	16%
Total Carbs	67.11g	22%
Sugars	2.36g	9%
Dietary Fiber	2.76g	11%
Protein	65.7g	131%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	5%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	39%
Iron	4.2mg	24%
Calcium	961.7mg	96%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	304.69 Kcal (1276 kJ)
Calories from fat	182.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.26g	133%
Cholesterol	45.58mg	65%
Sodium	485.46mg	86%
Potassium	180.34mg	16%
Total Carbs	15.7g	22%
Sugars	0.55g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.65g	11%
Protein	15.37g	131%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	39%
Iron	1mg	24%
Calcium	225mg	96%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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