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cajun quesadillas

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Recipe by
Beverley Williams
@Beverley1991
San Antonio, TX

This is one of my favorite lunches. I frequently serve them with a bowl of gumbo.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cajun quesadillas

  • 1 c
    chicken breast, cooked and shredded
  • 2 (4 oz.) can
    tiny shrimp, drained
  • 1/4 c
    diced bell pepper
  • 1/4 c
    chopped onion
  • 2 c
    shredded monterrey jack cheese
  • 1/2 tsp
    minced garlic
  • 1 tsp
    cajun seasoning
  • 1 sm
    tomato, seeded and diced
  • to taste
    tabasco sauce
  • 8 (6 in.)
    flour tortillas
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • cooking spray

How To Make cajun quesadillas

  • 1
    In a skillet, heat the oil. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic and saute until tender about 3-5 minutes.
  • 2
    Place sauteed veggies, shredded chicken, shrimp and tomato in a bowl. Toss to mix well.
  • 3
    Heat a non stick skillet over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray.
  • 4
    Place a tortilla in the skillet. Spread with 1/4 of the chicken mixture.
  • 5
    Top with 1/2 c of the cheese, 1/4 tsp. Cajun seasoning and Tabasco sauce to taste.
  • 6
    Cover with a second tortilla. Cook until lightly browned.
  • 7
    Flip carefully and cook other side until browned and cheese is melted. Repeat with other quesadillas.
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