Grilled Chicken and Mushroom Quesadillas

Serves 4 to 6
Time 40 min

Using a flavorful mix of fresh wild and button mushrooms is key to making this hearty appetizer, which works well as a light lunch or dinner, too.

Ingredients

    2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
    2 teaspoonschili powder
    1/2 teaspoonground cumin
    2 clovesgarlic, finely chopped
    1/2 poundassorted wild mushrooms, sliced
    1/2 poundbutton mushrooms, sliced
    1 smallyellow onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
    1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/2 cupshredded rotisserie chicken
    1/3 cupchopped cilantro
    12(6-inch) whole wheat tortillas, plain or flavored
    2 1/2 cupsgrated Monterey Jack cheese
    Lime wedges, for garnish (optional)

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Method

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.


Add mushrooms, onion and salt, and cook until mushrooms are browned and tender, 8 to 10 minutes.


Add chile powder, cumin and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.


Add chicken and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes more.


Remove skillet from heat, add cilantro and toss to coat. Set aside to cool.


Prepare a grill for medium heat cooking, oiling the grill grates as needed.


Place the tortillas, oil side down, on a large nonstick baking sheet.


Divide mushroom mixture equally between the 6 oiled tortillas, then top evenly with cheese.


Top with the remaining tortilla.


Gently slide the quesadillas onto the grill.


Grill the quesadillas until heated through and golden brown, turning once, about 3 minutes on each side.


Transfer quesadillas to a large platter and let stand for about 2 minutes, then cut into wedges and serve with limes, if using.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

760

Total Fat

39g

Saturated Fat

19g

Cholesterol

90mg

Sodium

1210mg

Total Carbohydrate

71g

Dietary Fiber

11g

Total Sugars

5g

Protein

34g

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