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    Home » Recipes » Holiday » Halloween » ‘Candy Corn’ Chicken Quesadillas

    LAST UPDATED: October 30, 2018 • FIRST PUBLISHED: September 30, 2013 By Toni Dash 19 Comments

    ‘Candy Corn’ Chicken Quesadillas

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    Chicken Quesadillas are tranformed with the right cheese on the outside to create Candy Corn Chicken Quesadillas, a healthy Halloween recipe!

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    Boo!

    Ok, ok, I realize it’s still September. I’m having a bit of difficulty holding back from one of my favorite holiday seasons; Halloween. There are many things I love about Halloween. The whimsy of it. The chance to dress up, which I do every year. The fun, more rustic decorations, with so many homemade options. And the chance to come up with some spooky food!

    Candy Corn Chicken Cheese Quesadilla for Halloween on black plate

    I promise I’m not going to feed you with a fire hose of ghoulish treats from now until October 31 but this idea popped to mind late last week and I could not stop myself from trying it, and then in seeing how cute (and delicious) it turned out, from sharing it with you!

    Three candy corn chicken quesadillas on baking sheet

     

    I think I horrified my 10 year old by declaring I was going to make Candy Corn Chicken Quesadillas. Before his gag reflex fully engaged I slipped in that no candy corn were harmed in the making of this recipe, it was just that the quesadillas LOOK like candy corn thanks to three different types of cheese.

    Three Candy Corn chicken quesadillas on halloween plates

    There are always so many sweet confections in October I love thinking up some more hearty, healthy options that are still playful. This is a fun quick dish anytime this month or including before Trick or Treating. The quesadilla is filled with roast chicken, your favorite salsa, sour cream and roasted green chilies. It’s a simple savory dish, with a bit of crafting in creating the cheese mosaic. Completely filling and delicious!

    close up of Candy Corn Chicken Quesadilla on black plate

     

     

    Candy Corn Chicken Quesadillas

    ‘Candy Corn’ Chicken Quesadillas

    Simple, flavorful food made fun for Halloween! This filling chicken quesadilla is laced with salsa, sour cream and green chilies and topped with cheese in a candy corn pattern.
    5 from 42 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 6 quesadillas
    Calories: 234kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 12 corn tortillas
    • 2 cups Roast Chicken , diced
    • 3 tablespoons Salsa ,
    • 3 tablespoons Sour Cream
    • 1 ½ tablespoons Green Chilies (roasted, canned or fresh), chopped
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 package sliced Monterey Jack or white Cheddar (white cheese)
    • 1 package sliced Mild or Sharp Cheddar (dark orange)
    • 1 small block Tillamook (light orange) cheese

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Cut the tortillas into a triangle, leaving the bottom uncut and round (see diagram). Cut them in pairs so they will match together. Place all tortillas in a sealed zipper plastic bag to prevent drying out.
    • In a small bowl combine the salsa and sour cream; stir to mix.
    • In a medium mixing bowl combine the chicken, green chilies and salsa/sour cream and stir to completely combine. Salt and pepper to taste.
    • Place one side of a pair of cut tortillas on a large baking sheet. Spoon 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture onto the tortilla and evenly spread it over the tortilla. Place the corresponding tortilla on top of the chicken mixture. Repeat for all the tortillas to make 6 quesadillas.
    • Using kitchen scissors or a sharp knife, cut the cheese to cover the top tortilla in a candy corn pattern: white for the tip, dark orange for the middle (the largest section) and light orange for the top. Cover the whole tortilla. Repeat for the remaining quesadillas.
    • Place quesadillas in the oven. Bake until the cheese has totally melted but don’t over bake until the cheese is thin and runny (about 5 minutes). Remove from oven, trim any extra cheese if desired and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Tavo says

      October 12, 2022 at 10:33 am

      5 stars
      Loved this recipe, I had so much fun making it with my nephew, and he loved it! Making it again soon!

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    2. Justin says

      October 12, 2022 at 10:19 am

      Such a fun Halloween October lunch for the kids, thanks for the idea!

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    3. Nikki says

      October 12, 2022 at 9:45 am

      5 stars
      These are super cute. Perfect for a Halloween party. The kids devoured them.

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    4. Mahy says

      October 12, 2022 at 9:45 am

      5 stars
      This is such a creative spin on a classic quesadilla. Love having a non-sweet Halloween recipe too.

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