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Pesto Chicken Quesadillas

Pesto Chicken Quesadillas

with Balsamic Baby Leaf Salad
4.0(202)
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 19, 2024
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Calories
600 kcal
Protein
46.3g protein
Total
35 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Sulphites
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1 unit(s)

Medium Tomato

240 grams

Diced British Chicken Breast

60 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

32 grams

Pesto

(Contains: Milk)

4 unit(s)

Plain Taco Tortillas

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

12 milliliter(s)

Balsamic Glaze

(Contains: Sulphites)

50 grams

Baby Leaf Mix

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Olive Oil

Energy (kJ)2511 kJ
Energy (kcal)600 kcal
Fat26.5 g
of which saturates10.4 g
Carbohydrate42.6 g
of which sugars6.9 g
Dietary Fibre3.5 g
Protein46.3 g
Salt2.1 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Large Frying Pan
Grater
Baking Tray
Medium Bowl

Instructions

Cook the Chicken
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

Cut the tomato into 1cm chunks.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

Once hot, add the chicken to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry for 6-7 mins.

Add the tomatoes and cook until softened, 2-3 mins. Remove from the heat. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging. It's when no longer pink in the middle.

Finish the Prep
2

Meanwhile, grate the cheese.

Once the chicken is cooked, shred any large chunks of chicken whilst still in the pan.

Add the pesto and stir to combine.

Make your Quesadillas
3

Lay the tortillas (2 per person) onto a lightly oiled baking tray.

Divide the pesto chicken mixture equally between each one, placing on one side of the tortillas. Sprinkle over the cheese.

Fold the other side over to make a semi-circle. Press down to keep together.

Time to Bake
4

Rub a little oil over the top of each quesadilla.

Bake on the top shelf of your oven until golden, 8-12 mins.

Mix the Dressing
5

In a medium bowl, mix together dd the balsamic glaze and olive oil (see pantry for amounts). Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.

Finish and Serve
6

Toss the baby leaf mix through the dressing.

Share the quesadillas between your plates and serve the balsamic salad alongside. 

Enjoy!

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