Crunchy Chicken Quesadilla Stuffed Jalapenos

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Ingredients: 8

Elevate your appetizer game with these tantalizing crunchy chicken quesadilla stuffed jalapenos. Each bite bursts with a spicy kick from fresh jalapenos, creamy chicken, gooey cheese blend, and zesty Rotel tomatoes. Baked to perfection, these stuffed jalapenos are sure to impress your guests at any gathering.

Ingredients

For the Stuffed Jalapenos
20 medium fresh jalapenos, halved and seeded
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1 cup monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend, shredded
1⁄2 cup Rotel Tomatoes, drained
1⁄2 cup sour cream
1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
1⁄4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • For the Stuffed Jalapenos

    1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
    2. Lightly grease baking sheets.
    3. Carefully cut the fresh jalapenos in half lengthwise, then remove and discard the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
    4. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken with the shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese blend, drained Rotel tomatoes, sour cream, ground cumin, chili powder, and salt.
    5. Evenly spoon the chicken mixture into the halved jalapenos.
    6. Arrange the stuffed jalapenos on the prepared baking sheets.
    7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until the jalapenos are tender and the filling is bubbly.

Aug 15, 2024