October 19, 2010

Grilled Chicken and Green Chile Quesidillas


Who says weeknight dinners have to be boring?
Here is a wonderful recipe to liven up your weeknight repertoire.
It is from the pages of Everyday with Rachael Ray.

To make it you will need:
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 3 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese (about 8 ounces)
  • Shredded chicken *

Directions:

To make the shredded chicken combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons lime juice, the smashed garlic and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a resealable plastic bag.
Add the chicken and let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
In a grill pan or skillet, cook the chicken over medium-high heat until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes; let cool slightly and shred. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 tortilla and top with some cheese, chicken, chiles and another tortilla. Cook, flipping once, until golden, about 4 minutes. repeat to make 4 quesadillas; cut into wedges.

Your kids are sure to love these!
Enjoy!




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