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In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in onion, sugar and vinegar and cook until onion is golden brown (about 25 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.
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Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Drain and slice roasted red peppers. Sprinkle cheese over half of each tortilla. Top with onion, peppers and chicken. Fold other half of tortilla over cheese mixture. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake till tortillas are slightly crisp and cheese is melted. Cut each into 4 pieces, arrange on a platter and serve hot with salsa and sour cream.
Recipes
Quesadillas with Chicken, Smoked Gouda and Caramelized Onions
These French-inspired quesadillas are filled with a delicious balance of sharp and sweet flavours. Caramelized onions really make this easy dish special.
Ingredients
- Serves: 6
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- 1 cup (250 mL) chicken, cooked, chopped
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL) vinegar
- 1 bottle roasted red peppers
- 1 1/2 cup (375 mL) shredded smoked gouda cheese
- 6 10 inch (25 cm) green tortillas
Instructions
Nutrition Info
- Per 220 g serving Amount
- Calories 460
- Protein 23 g
- Fat 19 g
- Saturated Fat 10 g
- Carbohydrate 49 g
- Fibre 3 g
- Sugar 6 g
- Cholesterol 70 mg
- Sodium 880 mg
- Per 220 g serving % Daily Value
- Potassium 8
- Calcium 30
- Iron 15
- Vitamin A 60
- Vitamin C 60
- Vitamin B6 13
- Vitamin B12 30
- Folate 6
- Magnesium 15
- Zinc 23
