Chicken Quesadillas With Avocado Tomato Salsa Recipes

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS WITH AVOCADO-CUCUMBER SALSA

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix together the avocado, cucumbers, red onion, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, jalapeño, salt and pepper.
• Sandwich some of the chicken and cheese between two tortillas; repeat with the remaining chicken, cheese and tortillas. Brush the top and bottom of each quesadilla lightly with oil.
• Heat a large, nonstick skillet over high heat until very hot. Cook the quesadillas, in batches, if necessary, until the cheese melts and the tortillas are crisp and golden, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side.
• Cut into wedges and top with some of the salsa.

CHICKEN AVOCADO QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Heat a large heavy duty pan to high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place 1 tablespoon olive oil in pan. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side or until coked through. Remove from pan and set aside to rest.
• In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, the diced onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until softened. Add the tomatoes and fajita seasoning. Cook for 2 minutes or until tomatoes are softened. Dice the cooked chicken and return to the pan. Stir until mixture if fully combined.
• To assemble:Add 1 teaspoon oil to a hot pan. Lay 2 tortillas on pan. Spread 1 teaspoon sour-cream over one side of each tortilla, top with cheese, avocado, chicken mixture and squeeze of lime and sprinkle of minced cilantro. Fold the tortillas over to cover the fillings and form a half-moon shape. Cook until the tortillas are crisp and golden and the cheese has melted, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Repeat to make 2 more quesadillas.
• Cut the quesadillas into wedges. Serve with lime wedges, sour-cream, salsa or guacamole and enjoy immediately.

FIESTA CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TOMATO-AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• In medium glass or plastic bowl, gently mix all salsa ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Meanwhile, place chicken in shallow glass or plastic dish. In small bowl, mix 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup oil, the cumin and salt; pour over chicken. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
• Place chicken, skin sides up, in pan. Pour marinade over chicken. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 to 30 minutes longer, brushing occasionally with marinade, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (170°F).
• In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat until hot. Cook tortilla strips in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp and golden brown. Serve chicken topped with salsa. Serve with tortilla strips.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Stir together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add in the chicken and toss to coat.
• Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Once heated, place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 15-20 minutes total, flipping halfway through.
• Stir together the avocado salsa ingredients. Serve the chicken topped with the salsa and an extra sprinkle of cilantro. Enjoy!

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS WITH AVOCADO-TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• 1. In large nonstick skillet, heat oil on medium 1 minute. Add green onion and cook 4-5 minutes or until tender.
• 2. Meanwhile, grate 1 tsp. lime peel and squeeze 2 Tbsp. juice. Evenly season chicken on both sides with lime peel, 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. pepper. Add chicken to green onion in skillet; cook 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside. Transfer to bowl; stir in lime juice; toss to coat.
• 3. Evenly divide chicken mixture and cheese on half of each tortilla; fold over to make 4 quesadillas. In same skillet, cook quesadillas on medium, in 2 batches, 8 minutes per batch or until browned on both sides. Cut each quesadilla into thirds. Stir avocado into salsa; serve with quesadillas. *Add a dollop of sour cream if desired.

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS WITH AVOCADO-CUCUMBER SALSA

Steps:

• 1. In a bowl, mix together the avocado, cucumbers, red onion, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, jalapeño , salt and pepper. 2. Sandwich some of the chicken and cheese between two tortillas; repeat with the remaining chicken, cheese and tortillas. Brush the tops and bottoms of each quesadilla lightly with oil. 3. Heat a large, nonstick skillet over high heat until very hot. Cook the quesadillas, in batches, if necessary, until the cheese melts and the tortillas are crisp and golden, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. 4. Cut into wedges and top with some of the salsa.

CHICKEN CHEDDAR QUESADILLAS WITH TOMATO AND CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Stir salsa, corn, 1/4 cup red onion, and 1/4 cup cilantro in small bowl to blend. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle chicken with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and remaining 3/4 cup onion and sauté 1 minute. Add chicken and sauté until chicken is just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle half of 1 tortilla with 1/2 cup cheese. Place 1/3 chicken mixture atop cheese; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cilantro and another 1/2 cup cheese. Fold tortilla in half. Repeat with remaining tortillas, cheese, chicken mixture, and cilantro. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in each of 2 heavy large skillets over medium-high heat. Place 2 quesadillas in 1 skillet and third in second skillet. Cook quesadillas until brown and cheese melts, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer quesadillas to work surface and cut into wedges. Arrange on platter; serve with salsa.