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Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas




Source of Recipe


UNCLE BEN'S
Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas
Makes 3 servings

Ingredients
1-3/4 cups water
1 box UNCLE BEN'S FLAVORFUL™ Chicken & Herb Rice
1 cup salsa, divided
6 boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1-1/4 cup (5 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/3 cup sour cream





1. Heat oven to 450°F.

2. In large skillet, combine water, rice, contents of seasoning packet and 1/2 cup salsa; add chicken. Bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.

3. Spray both sides of tortillas with nonstick cooking spray. Place 3 tortillas on 15×10×1-inch baking pan. Top each tortilla with 1/3 of cooked rice mixture, olives and 1/3 cup cheese. Top with remaining tortillas; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

4. Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly browned. To serve, cut into wedges. Top with remaining 1/2 cup salsa and sour cream.


Cook's Tip Monterey Jack cheese can be substituted for the Mexican cheese blend.