Friday, August 8, 2008

Southwest Chicken Quesadillas!

Ok, so originally stole this recipe from Helen. However, I put my own spin on it!

Ingredients for Chicken Filling...
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tsp oregano
2 bay leaves
3 cups chicken broth
3 tsp onion powder
2 jalapeno peppers, halved
2 cloves garlic, halved

Put all the above ingredients (except the chicken) into a pot and bring to boil. Then, add the chicken, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 20-30 minutes. Be sure to occasionally turn the chicken if it is not completely submerged in the liquid.


While that is cooking...

Ingredients for Southwest Sauce
1 cup roasted chipotle salsa
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp chipotle tabasco sauce
2 tsp chili powder

Mix all the above ingredients in a bowl and set to the side.

By now, the chicken should be done. Remove chicken from the liquid and place in a shallow casserole dish. When it is cool enough, use 2 forks or your fingers (I opted for my fingers) to shred the chicken into bite sized pieces. When all the chicken in shredded, gradually pour the Southwest Sauce over the top of the chicken. Be sure to coat all the chicken.


Warm up a large skillet. Coat the skillet with a dab of butter. Place a burrito-sized flour tortilla in the skillet. On one half of the tortilla, place some of the chicken mixture. Coat with your favorite cheese! I used the Mexican Blend. Next, fold the tortilla in half and flatten with a spatula. After a few minutes, flip it! Few minutes more? Your done! Chop it up and eat with your favorite chips and salsa AND cerveza!

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