Source: MRS 2014
MRS: 541 — Poultry (500s)

Chicken Quesadilla (Briggs)

Meal Component Contribution:
2 1/2 oz. eq. meat/meat alternate, 1 1/4 oz. eq. whole grains, 1/8 cup red/orange vegetable
Number of Portions: 60  Size of Portion: 1 quesadilla
Recipe HACCP Process: #2 - Same day service
Meat/Meat Alternate Whole Grains Vegetables (Red/Orange)
  •  Meat/Meat Alternate
  •  Whole Grains
  •  Vegetables (Red/Orange)

INGREDIENT
MEASURE (FOR 60 SERVINGS)
Salsa, Mild, Bulk, #269
1/2 gallon(s)
Chicken, Diced, Cooked, IQF, #17
8 pound(s)
Water, Municipal, Mississippi
2 cup(s)
Pan Release Spray, Vegetable Oil, #395
5 gram(s)
Tortilla, Soft Flour, Briggs, #59
60 tortilla(s)
Cheese, Mozzarella, Shredded, #58
2 pound(s)
Salsa, Mild, Bulk, #269
2 quart(s)
DIRECTIONS

1.

Thaw chicken overnight in refrigerator. Mix salsa and chicken together.  Steam for 30 minutes.  Omit water if you use the steamer.

2.

If cooking in braising pan, add 2 cups of water for every 60 servings of chicken.

CCP:  Heat to 165 degrees F or higher for 15 seconds at the completion of the cooking process.

3.

Spray a 18" x 24" sheet pan with pan release spray.

4.

Place 15 tortillas on pan.

5.

Place 4 ounces of meat using a #16 scoop on each tortilla.

6.

Sprinkle 1 ounce of cheese over meat mixture on each tortilla.

7.

Place another tortilla on top of mixture. Cut each quesadilla in half.

8.

Spray tops of tortillas with cooking spray.

9.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes or until cheese melts.

CCP:  Heat to 165 degrees F or higher for 15 seconds at the completion of the cooking process.

10.

Portion 1 ounce of salsa into container.
Offer students salsa for selection.

11.

Portion 1 half of a quesadilla with salsa per serving. Each portion provides 2 1/2 oz. eq. of meat/meat alternate, 1 1/4 oz. eq. whole grains, and 1/8 cup red/orange vegetable.

CCP:  Hold and maintain product at a minimum temperature of 135 degrees F. Check temperature every 30 minutes. Discard any leftovers.

Production Notes

Use commodity products when available.

Nutrients Per Serving
Calories
266
Carbohydrates
24.80 g
Dietary Fiber
3.60 g
Protein
25.99 g
Sodium
732.77 mg
Total Fat
6.85 g
Sat. Fat
3.00 g
Trans Fat
0.00 g


Illustrated Steps for Preparation of Chicken Quesadilla (Briggs)
1.

Salsa and chicken mixed together

2.

#16 scoop of chicken mixture on each tortilla

3.

1 ounce of cheese sprinkled over meat/salsa mixture

4.

1 serving of a Chicken Quesadilla with Salsa