Walnut, Vegetable and Chicken Quesadillas

By California Walnuts
Total Time
45 Mins
Serves
8
Meal
Dinner Lunch
Course
Appetizers

DESCRIPTION

Simple quesadilla recipe with a unique blend of crunchy walnuts, vegetables, spices and chicken. Perfect as an entrée, snack or appetizer!

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
30 Mins
Total Time
45 Mins
Calories
192
Total Fat
8
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
Cholesterol
23
Sodium
246
Carbohydrates
15
Dietary Fiber
2
Protein
13

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/3 cup 1/4-inch diced zucchini
  • 1 cup 1/4-inch diced precooked chicken
  • 1/3 cup 1/4-inch diced roasted red peppers
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning blend
  • 4 medium-size soft taco multi-grain tortillas (8-inch)
  • 1 1/3 cups shredded Italian blend cheese
  • 1/3 cup chopped California walnuts, toasted
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • Marinara sauce (optional)

Preparation

  1. Cook onion in butter over medium heat for 15 minutes or until onions are very soft and lightly browned, stirring frequently. Add zucchini and cook for 5 minutes more. (May be prepared up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated until ready to use.) Stir in chicken, peppers and seasoning.
  2. Lay tortillas on a flat surface and place equal amounts of cheese, onion mixture and walnuts over half of each; fold over to enclose. Cook in a large skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray for 5 minutes on each side or until tortilla is crisp and cheese is melted.
  3. Cut into wedges and serve with warm marinara sauce, if desired. Makes 8 appetizer servings.