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Italian Quesadillas

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πŸ§€ Enjoy the rich, savory flavors of Italian Quesadillas made with mozzarella, fresh herbs, and tender rotisserie chicken.
🌿 This quick and easy meal is perfect for a satisfying dinner or snack, ready in under 15 minutes.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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4 tortillas

16 ounces chopped or shredded rotisserie chicken

2 tablespoons fresh chopped or chiffonade basil

1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese

Half a jar (approximately 135 grams) pizza sauce

Instructions

1-Gather and prepare all your ingredients first, like chopping the basil and shredding the rotisserie chicken, to make assembly smooth.

2-Place one tortilla in the heated skillet, then add toppings and cheese to one half of it for easy folding.

3-Cook until the cheese starts to melt and the bottom turns golden brown, which usually takes about a minute or two.

4-Fold the plain half over the toppings, press gently, and cook for another minute to seal it together.

5-Flip the quesadilla and continue cooking until it’s fully browned and the cheese is melted inside.

6-Remove from the skillet, let it cool for a moment, then cut into halves or quarters and serve right away for the best taste.

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Notes

πŸ”₯ Cover the skillet during cooking to help cheese melt evenly.
πŸ• Use a pizza cutter for easy, clean slices.
♨️ Reheat leftovers in a skillet over medium heat to maintain crispness and flavor.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Skillet Cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Non-vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
  • Calories: 359 calories
  • Sugar: 3 grams
  • Sodium: 600 milligrams
  • Fat: 14.3 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 7 grams
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 28.6 grams
  • Fiber: 2 grams
  • Protein: 28 grams
  • Cholesterol: 65 milligrams