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title: Southwest Chicken Quesadillas
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/southwest-chicken-quesadillas-68dabfa8d1aa3c560df08283
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 25 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens: [Milk, Wheat, Soy]
tags: [High Protein, Easy Prep, Kid Friendly, Protein Smart]
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 1500
source_chef: Courtney Laga
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Mandarin salsa is a delightful surprise, though some found chicken bland.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and simple, though involves more chopping than expected.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/southwest-chicken-quesadillas.avif"
---

Wash and dry all produce.

Heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{1%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add @chopped chicken breast{14%oz}, @onion{1%unit}(finely chopped), @southwest spice blend{1%packet}, @salt{1%tsp}, and @black pepper{1%tsp}. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through ~{5%minutes}.

Place @flour tortillas{4%pieces} on a clean work surface; sprinkle one half of each tortilla with @mexican cheese blend{1%cup} and the chicken mixture. Fold tortillas in half to enclose filling.

In a #small bowl{}, combine @tomato{1%unit}(diced), @scallions{4%pieces}(thinly sliced), @cilantro{1%bunch}(chopped), @mandarin orange slices{1%can}(drained and chopped), and juice from half the @lime{1%unit}; season with a pinch of salt.

Heat remaining oil in the pan over medium heat. Add assembled tortillas and cook until golden and cheese has melted ~{3%minutes} per side.

Slice quesadillas into wedges and serve immediately, topped with the mandarin salsa and @smoky red pepper crema{1%packet}.