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Spicy Chicken and Zucchini Quesadillas with Citrus Pico de Gallo
6 servings
40 minutes total
  • Prepare and complete Pico de Gallo (10 minutes)
  • Prepare quesadillas and suggested sides; serve (30 minutes)
Spicy Chicken and Zucchini Quesadillas
Ingredients
  • 1 medium zucchini squash
  • ¼ bunch fresh cilantro
  • 0.5 oz fresh basil
  • 1 Deli rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup chipotle-ranch dressing, divided
  • 6 (8-inch) flour tortillas
  • 4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sriracha (or blackening) seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
Steps
    1. Cut zucchini into thin, lengthwise strips using vegetable peeler. (Peel down to core and discard center portion.) Chop cilantro and basil (¼ cup each). Shred chicken finely, breast meat only (about 2 cups); combine with ½ cup dressing.
    2. Arrange tortillas on work surface. Place ⅓ cup cheese on one-half of each tortilla; top with chicken, zucchini, basil, cilantro, and ⅓ cup cheese. Sprinkle with seasoning; fold tortillas in half.
    3. Preheat large, nonstick sauté pan on medium 2–3 minutes. Place 1 tablespoon each oil and butter in pan. Add 2 quesadillas to pan; cook 1–2 minutes on each side until tortillas are crispy, cheese is melted, and chicken is 165°F. Repeat with remaining oil, butter, and quesadillas. Cut quesadillas into wedges; serve with remaining ½ cup dressing for dipping.
Citrus Pico de Gallo
Ingredients
  • 1 orange, for zest/segments
  • 1 medium tomato
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ bunch fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime, for juice
  • ½ cup diced fresh red onions
  • ½ cup tri-pepper mix (diced fresh green, red, and yellow bell peppers)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Tortilla chips (optional for dipping)
Steps
    1. Zest orange (1 teaspoon), then peel and cut into segments. Chop tomato, discarding seeds. Chop garlic and cilantro finely. Juice lime (1 teaspoon).
    2. Place all ingredients (except chips) in large bowl and stir until blended. Serve with tortilla chips, if using.
Serving Suggestions
  • Complete your meal with fresh salad blend, steamed vegetables, and fresh fruit for dessert.
  • Make this meal festive with additional toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, and cheese sauce.
Spicy Chicken and Zucchini Quesadillas

Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 890, Total Fat 72g, Sat Fat 26g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 140mg, Sodium 1320mg, Total Carb 29g, Fiber 0g, Total Sugar 3g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 32g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 45%, Iron 6%, Potassium 2%

Citrus Pico de Gallo

Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 25, Total Fat 0g, Sat Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 95mg, Total Carb 6g, Fiber 1g, Total Sugar 3g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 1g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 2%, Iron 0%, Potassium 2%