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Dinner for 4

Mexican Chicken Quesadillas

$7.08for 435 minServes 4

These chicken quesadillas combine seasoned chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, black beans, and melted cheese in flour tortillas.

Mexican Chicken Quesadillas with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Chicken thighs, 1.5 lb$2.29/lb typical1.5 lb$3.44Typical price
Juice, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical1 oz$0.04Typical price
Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical0.2 lb$0.26Typical price
Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical0.25$0.34Typical price
Canned beans, 1.75 oz$0.09/oz typical1.75 oz$0.15Typical price
Tortillas, 4$0.30 each typical4$1.20Typical price
Sour cream, 1 oz$0.14/oz typical1 oz$0.14Typical price
Salsa, 1 oz$0.14/oz typical1 oz$0.14Typical price
Avocados, 0.5$1.29 each typical0.5$0.65Typical price
Total for the servings shown$7.08

Swaps

  • Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
  • Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
  • Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
  • Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperHot sauce

Not included in the cost.

  • 35 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 4servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

MexicanBudgetFamilyDinnersLunchesBack to school

Typical price

$1.77 per serving$7.08 for 4

Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 white onion
  • 1 red
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 green onions
  • 1/2 cup canned black beans (optional)
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • cooking spray or a small amount of vegetable oil
  • sour cream
  • classic pico de gallo or favorite salsa
  • hot sauce
  • avocado salsa or sliced avocado

Steps

  1. Toss the chicken with olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
  2. Cook the chicken in a large skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F.
  3. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then cut it into small pieces.
  4. Sauté the onion and red pepper in oil for 5 minutes until softened.
  5. Fill four tortillas with chicken, vegetables, black beans, green onions, and cheese, then fold them in half.
  6. Cook the quesadillas in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden and the cheese melts.
  7. Cut the quesadillas and serve them with sour cream, salsa, hot sauce, or avocado salsa.

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