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Pineapple Chicken Quesadillas

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Pineapple chicken and Southwest flavor makes these homemade quesadillas sweet and spicy.

Recipe Prep Time
Prep Time
25 min
Recipe Cook Time
Cook Time
Recipe Ready Time
Ready In
30 min
Recipe Servings
Servings
6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter

10 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

1 (1/4-inch) cup fresh pineapple chunks

1/2 cup sliced green onions

6 (8-inch) flour tortillas

1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

Directions 

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in 12-inch nonstick skillet until sizzling. Add chicken and spices; cook 3-5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in pineapple and green onions. 

Spread 1/3 cup filling onto half of each tortilla; top each with 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold tortilla over filling and cheese. 

Melt remaining butter in 12-inch skillet over medium heat until sizzling. 

Cook 3 quesadillas, turning once, 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining quesadillas. 

Cut each into wedges. Serve and enjoy.



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