Review of T.G.I. Fridays Chicken Quesadillas

How to Make TGI Fridays Frozen Quesadillas Taste More Like Homemade

Oct 22, 2008

TGI Fridays Frozen Chicken Quesadillas, M. Dubuque

A quick appetizer or a meal for two, Fridays chicken quesadillas are easy to prepare and easy to spice up! Also where to find low calorie alternatives and coupons/deals.

If you’re in the mood for a south-of-the-border treat, you don’t need to roll out the dough or head to a Mexican restaurant to enjoy quesadillas. You can pop TGI Friday’s frozen chicken quesadillas in the skillet, but you need to add a few more touches to really make them taste authentic.

Price:

$5.49 for 9 ounces (two servings)

How to Prepare T.G.I. Friday's Mexican Style Frozen Chicken Quesadillas (not the same as the package directions):

Remove frozen quesadillas from package.
Microwave on high for one minute.
Place half a teaspoon of vegetable oil in a skillet and cook quesadillas on medium heat until brown on both sides (about two minutes.) See below for directions on how to spice up your meal!

Taste:

Not bad for frozen quesadillas. They contain white meat chicken, pepper jack, mozzarella and cheddar cheese with salsa in a flour tortilla. This could be a whole meal, but if you’re really hungry, it makes a nice appetizer. The tortilla is a little chewy, but you can avoid that by making sure you don’t overcook the quesadillas in the skillet. Definitely prepare this dish on the stove. The package does contain microwave directions, but don’t try them. The cheese will turn out soggy and the tortillas won’t be crisp or brown.

Nutrition Information:

Calories per serving, 290
Calories from fat 120
Total fat 13 grams
Saturated fat 7 grams
Trans fat 0.5 grams
Total carbohydrates 26 grams
Dietary fiber 3 grams
Sugars 2 grams
Protein 6 grams

How to Make T.G.I. Friday's Chicken Quesadillas Taste More Like Homemade:

After you take them out of the skillet, cut each quesadilla into three pieces (should be shaped like small triangles.) Sprinkle mozzerella cheese over the entire dish. Then add jalapeno peppers as well as sour cream and taco sauce for dipping.

Coupons/Deals:

The Coupon Clippers offers $1 coupons for Fridays Quesadillas, or $2 coupons for any Fridays frozen snacks party packs. You must buy four 24 ounce or larger packages to get the deal. Expires November 23, 2008.

Lower Calorie Alternative:

Smart Ones Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas, 220 calories per serving.

Face it, Mexican food contains lots of fat and calories...There’s no way around it. But if you’re going to indulge for one night and you don’t want to spend the money at a Mexican restaurant, Friday’s quesadillas may do it for you. Or, you could get out the salsa, a rolling pin and an adventurous spirit and try to make your own south-of-the-border meal from scratch.

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