Dinner for 2
Chicken Quesadilla Pie
This tortilla pie layers rotisserie chicken and cheddar in an egg batter, then bakes until puffed and set.
Typical price
$11.99for 4 servings
$3.00 per serving$11.99 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.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 8, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $1.75Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.34Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.00 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperFlourBaking powder and soda
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 10-inch flour tortilla
- 1 rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- optional 1/3 cup drained jarred pickled jalapeños
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375°F and place the tortilla in a greased 9-inch pie dish.
- Remove the rotisserie chicken from the bones, tear it into small pieces, and mix it with the cilantro, jalapeños, salt, and pepper.
- Layer half the chicken mixture and half the cheddar over the tortilla, then repeat with the remaining chicken and cheese.
- Whisk the eggs, milk, flour, and baking powder in a bowl until smooth, then pour the batter over the filling.
- Bake for 28 to 30 minutes, until the center is set, the eggs are firm, and the top is lightly browned.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Rest the pie for 5 minutes before cutting.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
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