An EXCELLENT choice to use for the home made tortillas recipe! :)
1 10oz. can tomatoes with peppers (like Rotel), drained, reserve liquid
1 lb. queso cheese with chilies (like Velveeta)
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
4 cups cooked chicken (leftover chicken is great, or boil fresh)
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6-8 tortillas for filling with mixture
Add-ins: Guacamole, sour cream, sliced black olives, refried beans, etc.
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This is really SO simple.
For the filling:
In a large frying pan, add in ingredients, in order, stirring as you go.
P.S. if you are using leftover chicken, sprinkle with reserved tomato juice if it seems a little dry. If using freshly boiled chicken, as I did, you won't need any extra moisture.
To assemble the quesadillas:
In a frying pan large enough to lay a tortilla flat, lay one tortilla, allow to warm. Scoop about 1/2 cup of filing mixture onto 1/2 of the tortilla. Fold the other side of the tortilla over, allow to sit for a moment to stick well and lift to plate.
I cut into wedges, but even if you leave them whole, you will be eating with knife and fork. They are soft and quite full. Not exactly finger food. :)
P.S. I mention the name brands above, but I actually use store brands. I will let you know if I find a store brand item I don't care for. So far, the only thing I wouldn't repurchase is store brand tomato soup. I've been very pleased with everything else. Saving money is a good idea for everyone!
Delicious!!
I don't have any leftover chicken, so I'm cooking fresh chicken. Just simmer in water while preparing everything else. P.S. I'll save the boiling water and make soup later!
Simple and few are the ingredients.
Slice thin the green onion.
Need 1/2 cup.
Drain juice from tomatoes.
Put tomatoes into frying pan.
I have a 2lb. block of cheese. Only need 1/2 of it.
Add 16 ounce of cheese to pan. Burner is on low.
Mix as it heats and melts.
The chicken has been simmering since I started making the tortillas. Time to take it out and let the water drain off.
Add sliced onion to cheese mixture.
Keep mixing as everything gets melty.
Chop the chicken up.
Add chicken to pan.
Mix again.
I bring back the frying pan I used to make the tortillas. Put one back in to warm again.
Put cheesy filling on one side.
Flip other side over to fold in half.
Place on plate and serve. Have add-ins at the ready for your family to add to their dinner. I prefer just some refried beans. :)
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