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Chicken Avocado Quesadillas

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Chicken Avocado Quesadillas  Ingredients For the chicken: 2 medium chicken breasts, boneless,  skinless Kosher salt and freshly ground black peppe r 2 teaspoons olive oil (divided) 1 small onion,  finely chopped (about ½ cup)  1 cup bell peppers, any color,  diced 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped  ½ cup tomatoes, diced  2 tablespoons fajita or taco seasoning  For the quesadillas:  4 medium flour tortillas 1 avocado, seeded, and cut  4 teaspoons low-fat tablespoons sour-cream  ½ cup low-fat cup mozzarella, mexican blend, or cheddar cheese fresh lime juice and minced cilantro (optional) Directions Heat a large heavy duty pan to high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place 1 tablespoon olive oil in pan. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side or until coked through. Remove from pan and set aside to rest. In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, the diced onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook for 2-3 ...

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH MUSHROOM AND ONION DIJON SAUCE

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CHICKEN BREASTS WITH MUSHROOM AND ONION DIJON SAUCE In our kitchen, a good-quality Dijon mustard is one of those must-have, staple ingredients that we always have on hand! We add it to so many recipes – vinaigrettes and dressings, and it’s a terrific addition to my husband Jack’s famous potato salad! But we also love Dijon mustard when it’s been turned into a zesty, creamy sauce – and it plays a starring role in this recipe for Chicken Breasts with Mushroom and Onion Dijon Sauce. This delicious recipe can best be described as sophisticated comfort food! Tender boneless chicken breasts are sautéed with sliced mushrooms and onions, then smothered in a rich, creamy sauce that has been flavored with a mix of traditional Dijon as well as whole-grain Dijon mustard, plus rosemary and other herbs and spices. If you have large 12-ounce chicken breasts as we did for this recipe, butterfly them, then cut in half to get two portions, and repeat for the second large breast. INGREDIENTS 4 boneless s...