Bacon, Chicken & Avocado Quesadillas

November 04, 2013

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A few weeks ago I was watching Top Chef and one of the challenges was to make a dish using a food trend that "I wish would go away" according to Dana Cowin (Food & Wine Mag.). While I was in total agreement with the Kale trend, I was horrified to hear her utter the word...BACON! Really? I guess I never really thought of bacon as a "trend". I mean, I didn't just start using bacon, I grew up with bacon. Doesn't everyone love bacon (I mean except vegetarians)? A

4 large flour tortillas

· 1.5 lb chicken breast or tenders, cut into small bite size pieces

· ½ tsp seasoned salt

· 3 scallions, diced

· 6 strips bacon

· 1 avocado, diced

· 1.5 C Monterey jack shredded cheese (or cheddar)

· 1 T butter

· Lime, salsa, sour cream for garnish (optional)

Cook the bacon, place on paper towel to soak up the grease. Let it cool and then crumble it. Keep about 1 tsp of bacon drippings in pan. 2. Using the same pan, add chicken. Cook about 5 minutes...
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Nutritions

Calories
644

Sodium
994mg
41% DV

Fat
44g
67% DV

Protein
34g
69% DV

Carbs
24g
8% DV

Fiber
6g
27% DV