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Smoky Chicken Quesadillas with Corn Tortillas

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Smoky Chicken Quesadillas with Corn Tortillas

A smoky Mexican quesadillas with grilled chicken thighs, tomatillos and jalapeno, finished with queso fresco and ancho chile, served over corn tortillas.

Total time
46 min
Prep
26 min
Cook
20 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Mexican

Ingredients

500gchicken thighs
1/2 cuptomatillos
200gjalapeno
300gcorn tortillas
2 tspqueso fresco
2 tspancho chile
2 tbspolive oil
to tastesalt and black pepper

Instructions

1

Season the chicken thighs and grill them over medium-high heat until well browned, about 9 minutes.

2

Add the tomatillos and jalapeno, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

3

Stir in the queso fresco and ancho chile for 3 minutes.

4

Warm the corn tortillas separately.

5

Let the chicken simmer for about 15 minutes so the flavors meld.

6

Taste and adjust the seasoning.

7

Serve hot over the corn tortillas, garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.

Calories
468
Protein
44.5g
Fat
14.7g
Carbs
39.8g
Fiber
6.2g
Sodium
121mg

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