Dinner for 4
Chicken Apple Quesadillas
Seasoned chicken, apple, and Oaxaca cheese fill tortillas that brown in a skillet until crisp and melted.
$9.28for 4 servings
$2.32 per serving$9.28 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: holajalapeno.com
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersLunchesBack to schoolFall
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 12 oz | $4.80Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $2.18Typical price |
| Apples$1.79/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.67Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Salsa$0.14/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.05Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.07Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.28 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 12 oz oaxaca cheese
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 apple
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 4 tsp your favorite salsa (optional)
- sour cream (optional)
Steps
- Shred the Oaxaca cheese, slice the apple thinly, and toss the chicken with chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place one tortilla in a dry skillet over medium heat.
- Layer cheese, chicken, apple, and optional salsa over half the tortilla, then fold it closed.
- Cook for 3 minutes per side, until golden and the cheese melts.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling, then cut the quesadillas into wedges.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
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