Chicken Green Chili Quesadillas

If you have ever gone to Bajio and tried their Chicken Green Chili Quesadillas you know that they are seriously one of the best things on their menu.  The first time I tried them I was hooked.  After a lot of research as well as trial & error I have discovered a Chicken Green Chili Recipe that tastes just like or even better than the ones at Bajio. 

Ingredients:

• 1 Lb Chicken
• 1/2 C Lime Juice
• Chili Powder
• Cumin
• 1/4 C. Honey
• 3 Anaheim Peppers, halved & seeds removed
• 1-2 Jalapenos, halved & seeds removed
• 4 oz Can of Green Chilies
• 5-7 Tomatillos, husks removed
• 1/2 C. Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 C. Sugar
• Salt
• 1 Large Sweet Onion

How to Make:

Making the green chili quesadillas has a couple of steps involved, so if you are short on time don't let the word quesadillas fool you.  Here are the steps you will need to follow.

Step 1:  Marinate Chicken-Before you cook your chicken you will want to marinate it in 1/2 Lime Juice, Chili Powder, Cumin & Honey.  I usually do this in the morning so it's nice and marinated by dinner time.

Step 2:  Prepare Veggies-In step 2 you will need to take your Tomatillos, Anaheim Peppers, Jalapenos & Onion and place them in the oven on 350 degrees F for 15-20 mins until veggies look a little brown.

Step 3:  Blend Tomatillos-Once your veggies are done baking in the oven, take them out.  Place your cooked tomatillos in the blender & blend them nice and smooth.  Then place your blended tomatillos in a large pot.

Step 4:  Make Green Sauce-In your large pot add the rest of the ingredients.  Dice your cooked Anaheim peppers, Jalapenos & Onion and place them in the pot.  Add the can of Green Chilies, Apple Cider Vinegar, Sugar, Chili Powder, Cumin & Salt.  Let the mixture simmer for 20 mins.

Step 5: Sauté Chicken-For this step you can either cook your marinated chicken on the grill or sauté it in a fry pan.  I usually just sauté it in a fry pan because it is much quicker.

Step 6:  Make the Quesadilla-Once your sauce & chicken are cooked it's time to cook your quesadilla.  Throw some cheese on a tortilla in a fry pan, add the chicken & green chili mixture, let it cook until the cheese is completely melted & voila you have an amazing meal.

Green Chili Quesadillas are seriously one of my husband's favorite meals.  It makes a lot and works great as leftovers!! You should definitely give it a try today!!

This blog has some great tips on cooking your Green Chili sauce mixture!! http://myrecipegarden.blogspot.com/2009/03/bajios-green-chile-chutney.html