Mushroom and Chicken Grilled Quesadillas

Kittencalskitchen's Note:

The filling may be prepared up to 8 hours ahead and refrigerated --- these are very good!

• Total Time: 31 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 8 quesadi ...

• ¼-1⁄3; cup butter
• 2 -3 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 10 ounces white button mushrooms , sliced
• 2 cups cooked chicken , finely chopped
• ½ cup onion , finely chopped
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro (or to taste)
• 3 cups cheddar cheese (can use Monterey Jack)
• 16 corn tortillas (5 or 6-inch size)
• olive oil
• salt and black pepper
• salsa (optional)

Directions:

1. Make this up to 8 hours ahead if desired: melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add in chili powder, garlic and oregano; saute for about 1 minute.
3. Add in sliced mushrooms and saute for about 10-12 minutes; remove from heat.
4. Add in chicken, onion and cilantro; mix to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste; cool for about 20 minutes.
5. Add/mix in the shredded cheese.
6. Heat the grill to medium heat.
7. Light brush one side of only 8 tortillas.
8. Place them (oil-side down) on a large baking sheet.
9. Divide the chicken mixture evenly between the 8 tortillas, spreading the mixture evenly on the tortillas.
10. Top each tortilla with one tortilla (you should have 8 tortillas) press down with hands and then brush the top tortilla with oil.
11. Grill quesadillas until heated through and golden brown (about 3 minutes per side.
12. Cut into wedges and serve with salsa.
13. Delicious.

Reviews

[FrenchBunny]

I haven't had Quesadillas in a while so thought I would try these for lunch. First I cut this recipe in half because we were only two. Instead of just using regular button mushrooms I had used a 4oz package of gourmet blend mushrooms which added a really great flavor. I sauteed the onions a little bit with the mushrooms and prepared the mixture and brought it to work and assembled there for the oven.The corn tortillas really made a nice taste difference compared to the flour ones. All the flavors went so well together. I had baked these in the oven. But I will have to say I only had one problem with this recipe. I wish I didn't put any oil on the top or bottom, because we just found them too greasy on the outside. Is it because I did it in the oven and not on a grill? But I will make these again without the oil because we loved the yummy flavor otherwise. Thanks for sharing another of your wonderful recipes Kitten.

[AmyMCGS]

We really enjoyed these about two weeks ago, and will probably have them again this week. I cut the recipe in half and didn't bake them-- grilled them in a hot skillet for a few minutes on each side. I also used some cheddar and some mozzarella cheese as that was what I had on hand. Everyone-- even my "mushroom hating" DD-- enjoyed these!

[Chef #423414]

Delish!