Cowboy Quesadillas

Cheesy quesadilla filled with shredded chicken and spicy tomatoes. Velveeta® is a registered trademark of Kraft Foods, Inc.
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Cowboy Quesadillas
Cheesy quesadilla filled with shredded chicken and spicy tomatoes. Velveeta® is a registered trademark of Kraft Foods, Inc.

July 17, 2026
URL: https://www.ro-tel.com/recipes/mexican-dinners/cowboy-quesadillas-2684

  • Prep time 10 minutes
  • Total time 30 minutes
  • Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg (8 oz each) Velveeta®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained

  • 4 cups shredded cooked chicken

  • 1/3 cup sliced green onions

  • PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray

  • 6 flour tortillas (10 inch)

Nutrition Information

256 calories, 20g carbs

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Nutrition Information

256 calories, 20g carbs

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Directions

  • Step one

    Combine Velveeta and drained tomatoes in 1-1/2-quart microwave-safe bowl; cover. Microwave on MEDIUM (50%) 2 minutes; stir. Continue microwaving on MEDIUM 2 minutes more or until Velveeta is melted. Add chicken and onions; mix well.

  • Step two

    Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Place 1 tortilla in skillet. Spoon about 2/3 cup chicken mixture onto bottom half of tortilla; fold tortilla over to cover chicken mixture. Cook 1 minute on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Repeat with remaining tortillas and chicken mixture.

  • Step three

    Cut into wedges to serve.

Tips

Substituting whole wheat tortillas for the flour tortillas will add whole grains and fiber to your diet.

Nutrition Information

256 calories, 20g carbs

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Cowboy Quesadillas

Nutrition information

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calcium 198 mg 20%
Carbohydrate 20 g 7%
Cholesterol 52 mg 17%
Total Fat 10 g 15%
Iron 2 mg 11%
Calories 256 kcal 13%
Sodium 629 mg 26%
Protein 19 g 38%
Saturated Fat 4 g 22%
Sugars 3 g 0
Vitamin C 1 mg 2%

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