Healthy Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Healthy Chicken Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons organic low sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup onion, chopped; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped; 2 chili peppers, minced (to taste); 3 plum tomatoes, chopped; nonstick cooking spray; 8 flour tortillas; 1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded; scallion, cut on the bias (garnish); salsa (garnish); nonfat sour cream (garnish)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons organic low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped
2 chili peppers, minced (to taste)
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
nonstick cooking spray
8 flour tortillas
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
scallion, cut on the bias (garnish)
salsa (garnish)
nonfat sour cream (garnish)

1
In a medium-heavy skillet, saute the onions, garlic and peppers until soft in the 2 tablespoons chicken broth.
2
Add the chili peppers and tomatoes and simmer for a few minutes more until the liquid has evaporated.
3
Add the chicken and stir well to combine.
4
Spray a cold skillet with the nonstick spray and heat over medium heat.
5
Place a tortilla in the pan and sprinkle with 1/8 cup cheese.
6
Add about a quarter of the chicken mixture and top with another 1/8 cup cheese.
7
Cover with another tortilla and cook for two to three minutes or until golden brown.
8
Flip the quesadilla over and cook for an additional two minutes.
9
Remove from the heat and cut into edges.
10
Keep warm while frying the remaining quesadillas.
11
Serve with salsa, scallions, and fat-free sour cream.

1064

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons organic low sodium chicken broth, 1/4 cup onion, chopped, 1 small garlic clove, minced, 1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Healthy Chicken Quesadillas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Healthy Chicken Quesadillas

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