Dinner for 4
Mexican Chicken Quesadillas
$7.44for 435 minServes 4
These chicken quesadillas combine seasoned chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, black beans, and melted cheese in flour tortillas.
Photo: holajalapeno.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken thighs, 1.5 lb$2.29/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $3.44Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
 | Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.34Typical price |
 | Canned beans, 1.75 oz$0.09/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.15Typical price |
 | Tortillas, 4$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
 | Sour cream, 1 oz$0.14/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.14Typical price |
 | Salsa, 1 oz$0.14/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.14Typical price |
 | Avocados, 0.5$1.29 each typical | 0.5 | $0.65Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.75$0.60 each typical | 0.75 | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.44 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperHot sauce
Not included in the cost.
- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanBudgetFamilyDinnersLunchesBack to school
$1.86 per serving$7.44 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.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 white onion
- 1 red
- 1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- 2 green onions
- 1/2 cup canned black beans (optional)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- cooking spray or a small amount of vegetable oil
- sour cream
- classic pico de gallo or favorite salsa
- hot sauce
- avocado salsa or sliced avocado
Steps
- Toss the chicken with olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken in a large skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F.
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then cut it into small pieces.
- Sauté the onion and red pepper in oil for 5 minutes until softened.
- Fill four tortillas with chicken, vegetables, black beans, green onions, and cheese, then fold them in half.
- Cook the quesadillas in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden and the cheese melts.
- Cut the quesadillas and serve them with sour cream, salsa, hot sauce, or avocado salsa.
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