Slow Cooker Chicken Quesadillas

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

Very simple and quick! These can be made for a quick weeknight dinner and picky eaters! Serve with diced onions, black olives, sour cream, and salsa.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 4hrs15 mins

Total: 4hrs25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 quesadillas

Slow Cooker Chicken Quesadillas

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce

¼ cup water

1 (1.25 ounce) package reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix

2 skinless

boneless chicken breasts

1 (10 ounce) package 8- to 10-inch flour tortillas

1 (12 ounce) bag shredded Mexican cheese blend

Southwestern Egg Rolls

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Directions

Step 1

Combine enchilada sauce water and taco seasoning in a slow cooker. Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise and add to the slow cooker. Cook on Low until chicken is tender 4 to 5 hours.

Step 2

Remove chicken and shred using 2 forks. Mix back into the sauce in the slow cooker.

Step 3

Spoon some of the chicken mixture onto a tortilla. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Cover with another tortilla.

Step 4

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Slide quesadilla into the skillet. Cook until browned on both sides 2 to 4 minutes flipping halfway through. Repeat with remaining tortillas chicken and cheese.

Nutritional Information

Slow Cooker Chicken Quesadillas

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 671.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 37.5g 75%

Carbohydrates: 43.8g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 12%

Sugars: 1.8g

Fat: 42.6g 66%

Saturated Fat: 21.1g 106%

Cholesterol: 112.8mg 38%

Vitamin A Iu: 1748.6IU 35%

Niacin Equivalents: 10mg 77%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 5mg 8%

Folate: 80.4mcg 20%

Calcium: 662.8mg 66%

Iron: 3.4mg 19%

Magnesium: 37.1mg 13%

Potassium: 446.9mg 13%

Sodium: 1900.7mg 76%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 39%

Calories From Fat: 383.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.