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Rio Grande Quesadillas

By: Shawn Nelson  
"A well-seasoned filling of chicken and refried beans makes this quick Southwest specialty from Shawn Nelson of Evansville, Indiana a popular choice for lunch or supper. Green onions and cilantro add a burst of fresh flavor."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
  • 1 cup refried beans
  • 6 flour tortillas (7 inches)
  • 1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimientos, drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, bring the chicken, water and taco seasoning to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in the beans.
  2. Spoon about 1/2 cup chicken mixture over half of each tortilla; top with pimientos, onion, cilantro and cheese. Fold over. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook quesadilla in 1 tablespoon oil for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted, using additional oil as needed. Cut into wedges.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2008 by Steph 
Really I'd like to give this 4 1/2 or even 4 3/4 stars. These were great. I made them as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2007 by LINDA MCLEAN 
I had leftover london broil which, according to my family, worked out great with this recipe.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2009 by PULLEYHEATHER 
Good recipe, fairly easy. I boiled my chicken and then shredded it. The water seems like a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2009 by CRAZY4SUSHI 
I didn't use all the water called for because that seemed too much. I dissolved the taco... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2008 by Jessie 
I used ground beef (actually soy crumbles) instead of chicken. Didnt add cilantro either. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2008 by Lena 
Very good! We had some bean mixture left over and it was great on fried egg sandwiches the... MORE

 
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