Ingredients
1/4 cup canned chicken, drained*
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tortilla (8 inch size)
*Can use leftover chicken.
Equipment
Can opener
Spoon
Measuring cup
Measuring spoon
Skillet
Knife
Lay tortilla on a plate.
Add cheddar cheese to half of the tortilla.
Spoon chicken over the cheese.
Fold tortilla in half.
Heat in skillet until cheese begins to melt. Flip and heat for another 30 seconds.*
*Adult step.
Remove from heat. Enjoy!
After the quesadilla is heated, cut it in half. Ask how many pieces are there.
Macaroni and cheese is the most popular cheese recipe in the United States.
Cheese is made from the milk you drink.
10 pounds of milk goes into every pound of cheese.
What does the Chicken Quesadilla look like? How does it smell? How does it taste?
What other foods could you add to the Chicken Quesadilla?
If you could eat any food you wanted, what would it be? Why?
Tell me about something that made you happy today.
Cheese can be a good source of protein and calcium, especially for young children who may find some meats dry and tough to eat. Offer children a variety of cheeses such as cottage cheese, cheddar, cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
Fruits and vegetables taste great with cheese. Try veggie sticks with cottage cheese or fresh fruit with cheese cubs. Or add vegetables to the chicken cheese quesadilla.
Jump in place to touch the moon.
Swing your arms from front to back.
Pretend like you are throwing a football.
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