Rio Grande Quesadillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 c. shredded cooked chicken
    1 pkg. (1.25 oz.) taco seasoning
    3/4 c. water
    1 can (16 oz.) refried beans
    large flour tortillas
    1 1/2 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese
    1/4 c. chopped pimiento
    1/4 c. chopped green onions
    1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro
    vegetable oil
Preparation
    In medium skillet, combine chicken, taco spices and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Stir in refried beans.
    On 1/2 side of each tortilla, spread approximately 1/3 cup of chicken-bean mixture.
    Layer cheese, pimiento, green onions and cilantro on top of each tortilla.
    Fold each in half.
    In large skillet, heat a small amount of oil and quickly fry folded tortilla on each side until slightly crisp. Repeat
    with each folded tortilla.
    Cut each quesadilla in quarters and serve with chunky salsa and guacamole.

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