Smoked Chicken and Apple Quesadillas

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Flaky tortillas filled with shredded smoked chicken, caramelized apples, and melted cheese, perfect for a quick Southern meal. This Southern-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs smoked chicken, apples, tortillas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Southern cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Toss chopped apples with olive oil, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Roast at 375°F for 20 minutes until caramelized.
  2. Step 2: Shred smoked chicken and mix with roasted apples. Layer cheese on one side of each tortilla.
  3. Step 3: Place tortillas on a skillet and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until edges are golden. Add chicken-apple mixture and cheese.
  4. Step 4: Fold tortillas in half and cook for another 2 minutes until cheese is melted. Serve warm.

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