Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas

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Prep time: 12 min

Cook time: 10 min

Other time: 0 min

Serves: 4

A Mexican classic with endless variations: try Monterey Jack cheese and jalapenos, pico de gallo and black beans or shredded jicama and mango salsa.

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Ingredients

8 oz cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast(s), chopped or shredded

1 tsp fresh lime juice, or to taste

1/4 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp table salt

8 medium whole wheat tortilla(s), about 6-inches each

1/2 cup(s) fat-free black bean dip, spicy-variety

6 Tbsp low fat shredded cheddar cheese, sharp-variety

2 medium uncooked scallion(s), green parts only, diced

4 spray(s) cooking spray

1/2 cup(s) fat free salsa

2 Tbsp reduced-fat sour cream

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine chicken, lime juice, cumin and salt; toss well to combine.
Place 4 tortillas on a flat surface and spread each one with 2 tablespoons of bean dip. Top each with about 1/3 cup of chicken and then sprinkle each with 1 1/2 tablespoons of cheese; divide scallions over top. Cover with remaining tortillas and gently press down on each one.
Coat a very large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat. Cook quesadillas in a single layer until golden brown on bottom, about 2 minutes. Flip quesadillas and press down on them with a spatula; cook until golden brown on second side, about 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove to a serving plate and cover to keep warm (or place in a warm oven); repeat with remaining quesadillas.
Slice each quesadilla into 4 pieces; serve with salsa and sour cream. Yields 1 quesadilla, 2 tablespoons of salsa and 1 teaspoon of sour cream per serving.

Notes

For even greater flavor, look for a low-fat seasoned Mexican cheese blend.

If you want to make the chicken from scratch, marinate it in a mixture of lime juice, cumin and chipotle chili powder for 30 minutes before grilling or pan frying (with cooking spray); then shred with a fork.

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karenmusel (karen)
4/5/2013 11:25:47 AM

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Excellant. Just like the real thing!

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aklong85 (amanda)
3/28/2013 12:12:42 PM

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This recipie is excellent. I used cajun seasoning instead of cumin and chimmy churry instead of salsa for extra flavor and spice. One is filling and satisfying

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ladyfannie (georgia)
2/26/2013 5:00:48 PM

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So good. My husband loved them, too. Had to have a little more sour cream, and used Tostitos zesty bean and cheese dip because I couldn't find black bean dip.

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krskinww12 (kathy)
2/19/2013 2:27:34 PM

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These taste so good and are great for a quick lunch. I made them up the night before and the next day at lunch microwaved one for 75 seconds... perfect!

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