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Bad Photo Sunday – Rio Grande Quesadillas
Filed under Main Dishes - ChickenJun 1
I just think that quesadillas are a very un-photogenic food. And it’s too bad, because this recipe is my all-time favorite recipe for quesadillas. I say that I rarely make the same thing twice – and that really is true – but I’ve made these probably a dozen times in the last few years. That really says a lot!
The recipe calls for cooked, shredded chicken. I’ve done this a few different ways in the past – the easiest is if you have some chicken left over. This particular time, I used leftover roasted chicken and it was delicious. But if you don’t have any chicken leftover, the easiest thing to do is throw some chicken breasts in some boiling water, and once it’s cooked and cooled, the chicken shreds quite easily.
And you might notice that the recipe calls for Monterey Jack, but in the picture below, I used cheddar because I had it on hand. They both work equally as well.
This is a very filling quesadilla, so although it could work as an appetizer, they work even better as a main meal. I like to serve them with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole (if I have some avocados on hand). This one is highly recommended!
Rio Grande Quesadillas
adapted from Great American Brand Name RecipesServes 6
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
11/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
6 large flour tortillas
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 cup water
2-4 teaspoons Taco Seasoning*
Vegetable oilCombine chicken, water and taco seasoning in a medium skillet. Bring to a boil using medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer (uncovered) for 15 minutes. Stir in retried beans.
Spread approximately 1/3 cup of chicken-bean mixture over half of each tortilla. Layer cheese, green onions and cilantro evenly over chicken-bean mixture. Fold each tortilla in half.
In a large skillet, heat a small amount of oil over medium-high heat until hot. Quickly fry each quesadilla until slightly crisp, turning once. Cut each quesadilla into quarters.
*I make my own taco seasoning. Let me know if you’d like the recipe.
23 Responses to “Bad Photo Sunday – Rio Grande Quesadillas”
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HoneyB said on June 1st, 2008 at 4:12 pm
I just took a chicken out of the freezer this morning for later this week. I will have to use leftovers from this to try your quesadilla recipe! Looks yummy to me.
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HoneyB said on June 1st, 2008 at 4:15 pm
p.s. I wouldn’t mind your taco seasoning recipe!
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glamah16 said on June 1st, 2008 at 5:33 pm
I made CS som elast week with leftovers. Its a great dish because you can use what you have on hand and come up with great combos.
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Laurie said on June 1st, 2008 at 7:15 pm
I guess you can call me a lurker fan of your blog. I love a tasty new recipe. These look like something my family will enjoy.
I would love to see your taco seasoning recipe! Please post!!
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Kevin said on June 1st, 2008 at 8:19 pm
Those Quesadillas look really tasty!
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Jeena said on June 1st, 2008 at 9:35 pm
This sounds so lovely.
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Melanie said on June 1st, 2008 at 10:37 pm
I love, love quesadillas and we eat them a lot so I will try this recipe. Can I have your taco seasoning recipe? I bet it is delicious.
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mimi said on June 2nd, 2008 at 12:16 am
that top photo is definitely not non-photogenic! it looks delish!!
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Day to Day Chronicles said on June 2nd, 2008 at 2:32 am
Looks great. I’ll add it to my recipes for sure.
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Jenny said on June 2nd, 2008 at 4:44 am
Quesadillas are one of my favorite things to eat! These sound delicious and they look great to me!
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Grace said on June 2nd, 2008 at 8:52 am
quesadillas (you oughta hear my grandma pronounce that word, it’s hilarious–kiss-a-dill-a) may not take the best pictures, but they sure do make one of the best meals. a little salsa, a little guac, maybe some black beans on the side, and i’m good to go.
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LizzyBee said on June 2nd, 2008 at 11:55 am
I would love to check out your taco seasoning recipe! These quesadillas look very yummy.
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Patricia Scarpin said on June 2nd, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Deb, that looks so good, it shouldn’t be called a bad photo, not in a million years…
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Sylvie said on June 2nd, 2008 at 6:22 pm
I’ll have to try these next time I have leftover chicken!
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Rosie said on June 2nd, 2008 at 6:38 pm
This really sounds SO good!!
Rosie x
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Suzana said on June 2nd, 2008 at 7:39 pm
That’s my type of recipe! Sounds delicious – I’m sure it tasted great!
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Tracy said on June 3rd, 2008 at 5:18 pm
I love quesadillas! I love the idea of bad photo Sunday — although those photos really aren’t bad. I think I should do the opposite — good photo Sunday, and just assume the rest are bad.
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Ruth Elkin said on June 3rd, 2008 at 9:32 pm
I’ve only had a quesadilla once and loved it…. why have i never made it before! You’ve inspired me!
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finsmom said on June 3rd, 2008 at 10:13 pm
Your quesadillas have inspired me to make (and write!) about my own! Yours look delightful, and similar to the ones I make!
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Elle said on June 4th, 2008 at 1:46 am
I LOVE these, they look so good! Quesadillas are such a great, quick meal. I am bookmarking this one! Oh, and I really like this photo, too.
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Mama Goose said on June 4th, 2008 at 7:43 pm
This looks awesome. I think I’ll try it tonight. I’d love your taco seasoning recipe when you get a chance. Thanks!
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kellypea said on June 4th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
Love quesadillas! And who says melty cheese is unphotogenic? It looks droolworthy to me.
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Bellini Valli said on June 5th, 2008 at 6:31 pm
I now know what I am having for supper with my leftover spatchcock chicken… I just need some cheese, although what about goat cheese:D
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