Rio Grande Quesadillas
- 2 c. shredded cooked chicken
- 1 pkg. (1.25 oz.) taco seasoning
- 3/4 c. water
- 1 can (16 oz.) refried beans
- large flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 c. chopped pimiento
- 1/4 c. chopped green onions
- 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro
- vegetable oil
- In medium skillet, combine chicken, taco spices and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Stir in refried beans.
- On 1/2 side of each tortilla, spread approximately 1/3 cup of chicken-bean mixture.
- Layer cheese, pimiento, green onions and cilantro on top of each tortilla.
- Fold each in half.
- In large skillet, heat a small amount of oil and quickly fry folded tortilla on each side until slightly crisp. Repeat
- with each folded tortilla.
- Cut each quesadilla in quarters and serve with chunky salsa and guacamole.
chicken, taco, water, beans, flour tortillas, grated monterey, pimiento, green onions, fresh cilantro, vegetable oil
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=602599 (may not work)