Chicken and Fig Smoky Quesadilla
- 10 -12 chicken tenders
- olive oil, as needed
- 2 chipotle peppers or 2 jalapeno peppers, diced
- 8 -10 dried figs, diced
- 12 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 2 cups monterey jack cheese (shredded)
- 8 large flour tortillas (8-10)
- avocado, for garnish
- chopped cilantro, for garnish
- sour cream, for dipping sauce
- ranch dressing, for dipping sauce
- Heat olive oil in a 12-inch pan over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken tenders and saute until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
- Remove from pan and thinly slice.
- In medium bowl, combine sliced chicken, chiles, figs and walnuts.
- To assemble and cook one quesadilla, spray non-stick spray in a medium-heat 10-inch or larger skillet.
- Lay flour tortilla in pan and spread on one half of the tortilla one quarter cup cheese.
- Top with chicken mixture; fold tortilla in half.
- Cook until tortilla is browned on bottom.
- With large spatula, gently flip and brown remaining side until cheese is melted.
- Repeat process 7 more times with remaining tortillas and chicken mixture.
- To serve, cut each quesadilla into 4 pieces.
- Arrange on platter.
- Garnish with avocado slices and chopped cilantro.
- Serve with sour cream and ranch dressing.
tenders, olive oil, peppers, walnuts, cheese, flour tortillas, avocado, cilantro, sour cream, ranch dressing
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chicken-and-fig-smoky-quesadilla-212996 (may not work)