Chicken Avocado Quesadillas

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serves 4
Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4 10-inch flour tortillas
• 1 avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
• 4 teaspoons lime juice
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Preparation​

1. In a 1 1/2-quart saucepan, mix the chicken, onions, chili powder, sugar, paprika, cumin, garlic powder and cayenne pepper; stir in the water. Cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring once or twice.
2. For each quesadilla, spoon 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture on one half of a tortilla. Top with 1/4 of the avocado; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon lime juice. Top with 1/4 cup cheese and fold over. Press firmly.
3. Coat the bottom of a 12-inch nonstick skillet with 1/2 teaspoon of the oil: heat over medium-low heat.
4. Place one quesadilla in the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown, turning once with broad spatula. Repeat for the remaining quesadillas.
5. Cut the quesadillas into wedges to serve. Garnish each wedge with a dollop of sour cream.

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