RECIPES

Quesadillas with Chicken, Smoked Gouda and Caramelized Onions

These French-inspired quesadillas are filled with a delicious balance of sharp and sweet flavours. Caramelized onions really make this easy dish special.

Prep Time

PT10M

Cook Time

PT10M

Serves

6

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.