Recipe
Quesadillas with Chicken, Smoked Gouda and Caramelized Onions
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Serves: 6
These French-inspired quesadillas are filled with a delicious balance of sharp and sweet flavours. Caramelized onions really make this easy dish special.
Contributed By: British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Ingredients
1 cup (250 mL)
chicken, cooked, chopped
2 tbsp (30 mL)
butter
1
red onion, chopped
1 tbsp (15 mL)
brown sugar
1/4 tsp (1.25 mL)
vinegar
1
bottle roasted red peppers
1 1/2 cup (375 mL)
shredded smoked gouda cheese
6 10
inch (25 cm) green tortillas
Instructions
1
In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in onion, sugar and vinegar and cook until onion is golden brown (about 25 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.
2
Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Drain and slice roasted red peppers. Sprinkle cheese over half of each tortilla. Top with onion, peppers and chicken. Fold other half of tortilla over cheese mixture. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake till tortillas are slightly crisp and cheese is melted. Cut each into 4 pieces, arrange on a platter and serve hot with salsa and sour cream.