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Chicken Quesadillas With Tomatillo Salsa

Ingredients

• 1 (12-ounce) can whole tomatillos, drained and diced
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons minced Anaheim pepper
• 1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves
• 6 (10-inch) flour tortillas
• 1 cup (4 ounces) grated pepper Jack cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded grilled chicken

Directions

* Combine tomatillos, lime juice, Anaheim and serrano peppers, salt and cilantro in small serving bowl. Set aside.

* Heat heavy 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Place tortilla in pan and sprinkle one-third of cheese and one-third of chicken evenly on top. Cover with second tortilla. When bottom tortilla is nicely browned, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes, use wide spatula to turn quesadilla. Brown other side. Place on cutting board. Repeat to cook other 2 quesadillas.

* Use sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut each quesadilla into 6 wedges. Arrange wedges on warm platter and serve immediately. Pass salsa.

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