Dinner for 6

Chicken Quesadillas

Name: Chicken Quesadillas
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 tsp olive oil; 2 cups chopped bell pepper; 2/3 cup chopped red onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; 6 flour tortillas; 3 tbsp butter; 6 oz cheddar cheese; 6 oz monterrey jack cheese; guacamole (optional)

Seasoned chicken, peppers, onions, and melted cheeses fill crisp flour tortillas cooked in buttered batches.

Typical price

$8.95for 4 servings

$2.24 per serving$8.95 for 4

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Photo: cookingclassy.com

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical	1.25 lb	$4.36Typical price
Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical	0.65 lb	$1.56Typical price
Red onions$1.49/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.31Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.02Typical price
Tortillas$0.30 each typical	6	$1.80Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.60Typical price
Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical	6 oz	$1.80Typical price
Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical	6 oz	$2.40Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$13.42

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tsp olive oil
2 cups chopped bell pepper
2/3 cup chopped red onion
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
6 flour tortillas
3 tbsp butter
6 oz cheddar cheese
6 oz monterrey jack cheese
guacamole (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 425 F and place the chicken on a small baking sheet.
Rub the chicken with chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and two teaspoons olive oil, then bake for 20 minutes until it reaches 165 F.
Cook the peppers, red onion, and garlic in a large skillet with the remaining oil over medium heat for 8 minutes.
Shred the cooked chicken and mix it with the vegetables and lime juice.
Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and both cheeses, then fold it closed.
Cook the quesadillas in buttered batches over medium heat for 3 minutes per side, until golden and melted.

Swaps

Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices