Cowboy and Ranch Recipes
Cowboy Quesadillas
Cheesy quesadillas filled with shredded chicken and spicy tomatoes.
Prep: 10 min | Yield: 12 servings, 1/2 quesadilla each
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package Velveeta®, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 (10 ounce) can Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions
- Pam® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
- 6 (10 inch) flour tortillas*
Instructions
- Combine Velveeta and drained tomatoes in 1 1/2 quart micro-safe bowl; cover. Microwave on MEDIUM (50%) for 2 minutes; stir. Continue microwaving on MEDIUM for 2 minutes more or until Velveeta is melted. Add chicken and onions; mix well.
- Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Place 1 tortilla in skillet. Spoon about 2/3 cup chicken mixture onto bottom half of tortilla; fold tortilla over to cover chicken mixture. Cook for 1 minute on each side or until golden brown on both sides.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and chicken mixture.
- Cut into wedges to serve.
Notes
* Substituting whole wheat tortillas for the flour tortillas will add whole grains and fiber to your diet.
Nutrition
Per serving (1/2 quesadilla): Calories: 254% Daily Value* Total Fat 9g 14% Saturated fat 4g 20% Cholesterol 52mg 17% Sodium 611mg 25% Carbohydrate 21g 7% Dietary fiber 1g 4% Sugars 3g Protein 19g Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 2% Calcium 18% Iron 10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Attribution
Recipe and photo used with permission from:
Conagra Brands, Inc.
Velveeta® is a registered trademark of Kraft-Heinz Foods, Inc.