Chicken Quesadillas with Roasted Corn Salsa

Yield 4 servings (serving size: 1 quesadilla)

Ingredients
Salsa:
1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn
3/4 cup chunky bottled salsa
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Chicken:
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
1/2 cup grated queso fresco or Monterey Jack cheese
Dash of salt (optional)
1/3 cup bottled salsa (nonchunky)
1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
1 finely chopped green onion (white and light-green parts only)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Preparation
1. Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn; cook 5 minutes, stirring until lightly charred. Remove from heat; wipe skillet clean.
2. Combine corn, salsa, cilantro, and 2 tablespoons lime juice in bowl.
3. Place chicken in medium bowl. Add 1 tablespoon lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir well and set aside.
4. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 minutes or until it is heated through, stirring occasionally. Add garlic during last 30 seconds of cooking. Transfer chicken to a plate; wipe skillet clean.
5. Wrap tortillas in a paper towel; microwave on HIGH about 15 seconds or until warm. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese over half of each tortilla; top each with chicken and 2 tablespoons salsa. Fold tortillas in half; brush tops with remaining oil; sprinkle with salt, if desired.
6. Heat skillet over medium-low heat. Add 2 quesadillas, oiled sides down, pressing to flatten. Cook 1 minute or until lightly browned. Flip; cook 45 seconds and transfer to a cutting board. Repeat procedure with remaining quesadillas.
7. Cut quesadillas into wedges; serve hot with remaining salsa.

Calories: 351
Health, JULY 2005

This was very tasty. Is very good as an entree. Would make a nice appetizer for a party.