Low-Effort Chicken Quesadillas

40m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Open the cabinet and gather ingredients like boneless, skinless chicken thighs, Rotel, Mexican seasoning packets, and Zydeco Chop Chop.
  2. 2Pour oil into the bottom of the Instant Pot.
  3. 3Layer the chicken thighs in the Instant Pot.
  4. 4Mix the seasoning packets with water to create a liquid mixture.
  5. 5Pour the seasoning mixture over the chicken.
  6. 6Add Zydeco Chop Chop over the chicken.
  7. 7Add half a can of Rotel.
  8. 8Layer more chicken thighs on top.
  9. 9Add the remaining Rotel and more Zydeco Chop Chop.
  10. 10Close the Instant Pot lid.
  11. 11Set the Instant Pot to cook for 40 minutes.
  12. 12After cooking, open the Instant Pot.
  13. 13Shred the cooked chicken with tongs.
  14. 14Transfer the shredded chicken to a storage container.
  15. 15Reserve the cooking broth for future use.
  16. 16Prepare a frying pan by melting butter.
  17. 17Place a tortilla in the pan.
  18. 18Sprinkle cheese over the tortilla.
  19. 19Add the cooked chicken mixture.
  20. 20Add black beans and fresh red onion.
  21. 21Drizzle hot sauce and add sour cream.
  22. 22Fold the tortilla and cook until crispy.
  23. 23Serve the quesadilla.

Ingredients

  • boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 can Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilis)
  • Mexican seasoning packets
  • Zydeco Chop Chop (dehydrated onion, garlic, red and green bell pepper, celery, green onion tops, parsley flakes)
  • oil
  • water
  • tortillas
  • cheese
  • black beans
  • fresh red onion
  • hot sauce
  • sour cream
  • butter

Equipment

Instant Potmeasuring cupspoontongsfood storage containerfrying panspatula

Tips

  • Zydeco Chop Chop adds a deep, long-cooked flavor to dishes and is convenient when fresh ingredients are not available.
  • The broth from cooking the chicken can be frozen and used for future soups.
  • Keep pantry staples like these ingredients on hand for quick and easy meals.