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Smoked Chicken Quesadillas with Jalapeño Queso

Leftover smoked chicken layered with cherry tomatoes, onion, and jalapeños in blue corn tortillas with creamy jalapeño queso, toasted until melty.

Time~30 min CategoryChicken Watch3:08
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Method

  1. 1Chop or shred the leftover smoked chicken from a previous cook.
  2. 2Layer a blue corn tortilla with smoky chicken, cherry tomatoes, white onion, and fresh sliced jalapeños.
  3. 3Spoon on the white cheese and jalapeño salsa queso dip and fold the tortilla over.
  4. 4Toast until the cheese melts and the tortilla crisps up.
  5. 5Slice into wedges and serve with extra queso for dipping.

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No 500-word life story — just the good-to-know stuff on what’s actually in this cook. Here’s the rundown on every real ingredient, health and nutrition wise.

Chicken
Chicken is a lean, versatile source of complete protein, B vitamins (especially niacin and B6), and selenium. Skinless breast is leanest; thighs and skin add flavour and a little more fat. Always cook poultry to a safe 165°F.
Cheese
Cheese is a good source of protein and calcium and pairs naturally with smoke, but it's also high in saturated fat and sodium — a little delivers big flavour, so treat it as a rich accent.
Chili peppers
Chili peppers are low in calories and high in vitamin C and antioxidants, and their heat comes from capsaicin, which may give metabolism a small nudge. Dial the amount to your spice tolerance.
Onion
Onions are low-calorie aromatics rich in fibre, vitamin C, and antioxidants such as quercetin. They add depth and gentle sweetness without much fat or salt.
Tomato
Tomatoes bring bright acidity plus vitamin C and lycopene, an antioxidant that becomes more available when cooked. They lighten and balance rich, fatty barbecue.

General nutrition info only, not medical or dietary advice — portions, brands and add-ons change the numbers.

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