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I swear my house feels like Grand Central Station with all the coming and going! My oldest daughter just started her first job a couple weeks ago and works a few days a week. My youngest is in hockey and piano lessons several nights a week. I joke sometimes that we have a revolving door! Quality family time can be challenging. It seems the only time we do spend time together lately is over a meal at the dinner table. After dinner is over, it’s once again chaotic.
I think time flies by the older you get. My kids are growing up right before my eyes. It’s hard to believe that Olivia will be leaving home in less than two years. I want to make sure we get as much quality family time as possible before she leaves the nest.
I enjoy cooking and preparing meals for my family. I try to accommodate everyone’s likes and dislikes (and there are many) so that everyone is happy. Both my daughters are picky eaters. One thing we can all agree on is chicken. I know when I make a chicken dish chances are that there will empty plates at the end. It always makes me feel good to see them clean their plates!
One of my go-to sources for recipes is the Chicken Farmers of Canada website. They have a bunch of recipes to suit most tastes, preferences and dietary restrictions. I discovered a recipe for a Pizzeria Quesadilla and thought it would be perfect for my brood to eat.
Their recipe has ground chicken, but I decided to change it up and use some seasoned chicken breasts. I added bacon and peppers. John suggested mushrooms, but the kids will end up picking them off so I didn’t include them. The beauty of this recipe is that anything goes. Add whatever toppings you enjoy!
I used regular white tortillas, but next time I might try whole wheat tortillas.
Use a little pizza sauce or spaghetti sauce – whatever is in your pantry.
Pile on your toppings and a little Italian seasoning. It’s ready to go in the oven!
I left it in about 5 minutes until the cheese was melted and the tortilla started to crisp up a little. So easy!
I like that it’s not as carb heavy as a regular pizza would be. Add a side salad to make it into a nice dinner for your family.
They are so fast to whip up if anyone is really hungry and wants seconds or thirds.
This recipe was a hit with the girls and John. I’ll be making it again very soon!
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Chicken & Bacon Pizza Quesadilla
Ingredients
- 2 large tortillas
- 2 to 3 cooked chicken breasts cubed
- 5 strips bacon cooked and chopped
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 green pepper chopped
- 1 red pepper chopped
- 1 ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ⅛ tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place tortillas on baking sheets, Spread pizza sauce evenly over tortilla leaving a gap around the edges.
- Top with chicken, bacon, peppers and then cheese. Sprinkle Italian seasoning over top.
- Bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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Michelle says
We had pizza for supper tonight and I know what you mean about the heavy crust. I ended up picking the toppings off and not eating most of the crust.
I like that tortillas make it very easy to customize for each person.
Thanks for sharing with See Ya in the Gumbo this week!
Amy Lovell says
This looks delicious thanks!
Mike Gismondi says
looks great!
kathy downey says
I can’t wait to make it!
Sandra Watts says
I have never used tortillas to make pizza. What a great idea.
Elaine Buonsante says
All the benefits of a tasty pizza without all the carbs! Great idea!
Holly says
YUM!