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Stacked Chicken Quesadillas
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 6
This is a really easy recipe that you change up any way you want it. If the pieces were cut small, this would also be great for tailgating or parties. I found that a really sharp knife cuts through the layers better than a pizza cutter. I make mine a little different than the recipe states - I cooked my chicken using Cooked Chicken for Recipes - Barefoot Contessa Style, then I put the cut-up chicken and the can of tomatoes and chilies in a saucepan and just let it simmer on low heat for a bit. It worked really well. I also used shredded taco cheese instead of the cheddar and American cheese. I place the tortillas side-by-side on a cookie sheet. After baking, I stuck them under the broiler for a minute or two to crisp up the top. I really think these make more than 4 servings - more like 6 or so.
Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 1/3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/3 cups shredded white american cheese
10 flour tortillas
1/2 cup chopped jalapeno
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup sliced black olives
2 tablespoons melted butter
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325º.
2. Arrange chicken in baking dish and top with tomatoes and chilies.
3. Bake for 1 hour.
4. Chop chicken and return to tomato mixture and set aside.
5. Increase oven temperature to 350º.
6. Mix cheeses in bowl.
7. Spray 2 pie plates with nonstick cooking spray.
8. Layer 1 tortilla, 2 tbsps. chicken mixture, 1 tablespoons jalapenos, 1 tablespoons green onions, 1 tablespoons olives, and 1/3 cup cheese mixture.
9. Repeat layers to make 4 layers in each plate.
10. Top with a tortilla and brush top with butter.
11. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through.
12. Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
By RecipeOfHealth.com