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Chicken Quesadillas with Avocado Salsa

Gooey, cheesy goodness, along with a hearty mixture of sautéed chicken and onions, are packed inside a golden brown, crispy quesadilla, topped with a chunky, fresh avocado salsa.

Serves 8
Ready in 45 mins
Prep time 20 mins
Cooking time 25 mins
401 calories per serving

For the salsa;

> 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
> 1 medium tomato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
> 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
> 1 medium jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
> 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
> 1/2 tsp salt

For the quesadillas;

> 3 tbsp vegetable oil
> 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch slices
> 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
> 1 (.85 oz) packet Old El Paso ™ Chicken Taco Seasoning Mix
> 1/3 cup water
> 1 (11 oz) pkg Old El Paso ™ Flour Tortillas for Burritos
> 1 (7 oz) pkg Old El Paso ™ Shredded Quesadilla Cheese

Steps

1
In medium bowl, place avocados, tomato, cilantro, jalapeño chile, lime juice and salt. Stir gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
2
In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Add chicken and onion; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Add taco seasoning mix and water. Cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened. Transfer to bowl. Carefully wipe skillet clean with paper towels.
3
Brush one side of each tortilla lightly with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Place tortillas on work surface, oil side down. On half of each tortilla, layer slightly less than 1/4 cup of the cheese and slightly less than 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture. Fold tortillas in half.
4
Heat same skillet over medium heat. Place 2 quesadillas in skillet; cook about 1 minute or until golden brown. Carefully turn quesadilla; cook 1 to 2 minutes longer or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining quesadillas. Cut each quesadilla in half. Top with avocado salsa.

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