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Cheesy Chipotle Adobo Chicken Quesadillas

URL: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/cheesy-chipotle-adobo-chicken-quesadillas/

Ingredients

The filling

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken tenders or small breasts
  • 1 count poblano pepper, sliced
  • 1 14 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 count chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup white or brown rice
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

The toppings

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 count zest of lime
  • to taste diced mango, pickled red onion, jalapeños, cilantro, and limes, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a pot over high heat, sear the chicken, and cook the poblano pepper until charred.
  2. Reduce heat, add tomatoes, water, chipotle peppers, and spices. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and shreds easily.
  3. Shred the chicken in the pot and stir in cilantro.
  4. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  5. Rub tortillas with olive oil, layer with cheese, rice, and chicken, then top with another tortilla.
  6. Bake until cheese melts and tortillas are crisp, flipping halfway through.
  7. Mix yogurt with lime zest and season with salt.
  8. Serve quesadillas topped with mango, jalapeños, cilantro, and drizzled with yogurt.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
833
Total fat
30g
Total carbohydrates
80g
Total protein
45g
Sodium
800mg
Cholesterol
100mg

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