Dinner for 6

Chicken Quesadillas

Name: Chicken Quesadillas
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 tsp olive oil; 2 cups chopped bell pepper; 2/3 cup chopped red onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; 6 flour tortillas; 3 tbsp butter; 6 oz cheddar cheese; 6 oz monterrey jack cheese; guacamole (optional)

$8.95for 445 minServes 6

Seasoned chicken, peppers, onions, and melted cheeses fill crisp flour tortillas cooked in buttered batches.

Photo: cookingclassy.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 1.25 lb$3.49/lb typical	1.25 lb	$4.36Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.65 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.65 lb	$1.56Typical price
	Red onions, 0.2 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.31Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Juice, 0.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.02Typical price
	Tortillas, 6$0.30 each typical	6	$1.80Typical price
	Butter, 1.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 6 oz$0.30/oz typical	6 oz	$1.80Typical price
	Swiss, 6 oz$0.40/oz typical	6 oz	$2.40Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$13.42

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.24 per serving$8.95 for 4

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Ingredients

1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tsp olive oil
2 cups chopped bell pepper
2/3 cup chopped red onion
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
6 flour tortillas
3 tbsp butter
6 oz cheddar cheese
6 oz monterrey jack cheese
guacamole (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 425 F and place the chicken on a small baking sheet.
Rub the chicken with chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and two teaspoons olive oil, then bake for 20 minutes until it reaches 165 F.
Cook the peppers, red onion, and garlic in a large skillet with the remaining oil over medium heat for 8 minutes.
Shred the cooked chicken and mix it with the vegetables and lime juice.
Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and both cheeses, then fold it closed.
Cook the quesadillas in buttered batches over medium heat for 3 minutes per side, until golden and melted.

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