Meatless Chicken Quesadillas


Prep Time: 15 minutes
Time to Table: 15 minutes

Ingredients
2    Gardenburger® Meatless Grilled Chicken patties
2    thin slices onion
1    clove garlic, minced
2    teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
2    tablespoons canned diced green chile peppers, drained
2    tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2    tablespoons salsa
1/8    teaspoon pepper
4    (7- to 8-inch) flour tortillas, divided
1    cup (4 oz.) shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
1    cup (4 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
    Guacamole (optional)
    Reduced-fat sour cream (optional)

Directions
1. Cook Gardenburger® Meatless Grilled Chicken patties according to package directions. Cut into 1/2-inch wide strips. Set aside.

2. In large nonstick skillet cook onion and garlic in 1 teaspoon of the oil about 2 minutes or until tender. Remove from skillet. Stir in chile peppers, cilantro, salsa and pepper. Set aside.

3. Add 1 of the tortillas to the same skillet. Top with half of the Cheddar cheese, half of the onion mixture, half of the patty strips, half of the Monterey Jack cheese and one more tortilla. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and cheese melts, turning once. Repeat with remaining ingredients, using remaining 1 teaspoon oil, if needed.

4. Cut each quesadilla into 6 wedges. Serve with guacamole and sour cream, if desired.

Yield: 12 tortilla wedges; 6 appetizer servings

PRODUCT PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:   
Keep Frozen Until Ready to Use
For Food Safety and Quality, Heat to a Minimum Internal Temperature of 160°F

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