Olé maple-chicken quesadillas

Maple mania – recipes for every meal: Olé maple-chicken quesadillas

Prep time
15 minutes

Cook time
15 minutes

Servings
4

Ingredients
• 1/2 red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup bell peppers, the colors of your choice, diced
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 cup cooked chicken, chopped
• 1/2 cup store-bought salsa, mild or strong
• 8 8-inch tortillas
• 1 cup Tex-Mex mix grated cheese
• Salt and pepper
• Sour cream, to garnish
• Extra salsa, to garnish

Directions
1. In a frying pan, brown the onion and peppers in oil and maple syrup. Allow reducing until most of the liquid evaporates.
2. Transfer to a bowl. Add chicken and salsa. Season with salt and pepper if necessary.
3. Spread the tortillas on a work surface. Sprinkle cheese over each half, and cover with vegetable and chicken mixture. Fold back and close tortillas, then squeeze lightly.
4. In a large non-stick skillet, brown the first quesadillas in a little oil over low heat for about 3 minutes on each side.
5. Transfer them onto a plate and cover them with aluminum foil to keep them warm while others are cooking.
6. Serve hot with sour cream and salsa.

Source: Pure Maple from Canada (puremaplefromcanada.com)