Description
A delicious fusion of Italian and Mexican flavors, these Italian Quesadillas are a quick and easy meal option perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Tortillas:
- 4 tortillas
Rotisserie Chicken:
- 16 oz rotisserie chicken (chopped or shredded)
Fresh Basil:
- 2 TB fresh basil (chopped or chiffonade)
Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese:
- 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese
Pizza Sauce:
- 1/2 jar Pizza sauce (about 135 grams)
Instructions
- Heat the Skillet: Begin by heating a skillet over medium-low heat. Spray with cooking spray or brush olive oil onto the skillet.
- Prepare the Tortilla: Place the tortilla on the skillet. Add toppings and cheese to one half.
- Cook the Quesadilla: Allow the tortilla to cook until the cheese melts and the underside is browned. Then, flip the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.
- Finish Cooking: Cook until the tortilla reaches your desired level of crispiness and the cheese is fully melted.
- Serve: Cut the quesadilla into halves or quarters and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 76mg
Keywords: Italian Quesadillas, Quesadilla Recipe, Fusion Cuisine, Easy Dinner Ideas
