Shannon's Almost Like Arby's Quesadilla Recipe

Name: Shannon's Almost Like Arby's Quesadilla
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat and cut into small pieces; cooking spray; Mexican seasoning; 1 cup fat-free cheddar cheese; 2 cups spinach, washed well and sliced thin; very thin slices red onion; 1 small firm tomatoes, chopped; 4 9 inch low-fat flour tortillas or 4 9 inch fat free flour tortillas; nonfat sour cream; salsa

Servings: persons

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["Saute chicken in large skillet sprayed with no stick cooking spray.", "Sprinkle with desired amount of mexican spices.", "Cook until chicken is white inside and browned on outside.", "Spray quesadilla maker with no stick cooking spray and place one tortilla flat on cooking plate.", "Layer with half of chicken, half of spinach, half of cheese, half of tomatoes and desired amount of onions.", "Top with another tortilla.", "Snap top shut and cook about 5 minutes or until crispy and brown.", "Repeat with remaining ingredients.", "Serve with sour cream and salsa.", "You can also cook this in the oven at 350 F until brown or place half of ingredients on a tortilla, fold in half and brown on each side in a large skillet.", "I sometimes saute a small amount of mushrooms in the skillet the chicken was cooked in and put them on the quesadillas.", "I also wanted to add that this can be made vegetarian using this recipe for ""chicken"" made from Textured Soy Protein Chunks, this is a recipe from Chef Deborah http://www.vegsource.com/talk/recipes/messages/47153.html Saute the ""chicken"" in oil until browned and proceed with recipe."]

566

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat and cut into small pieces, cooking spray, Mexican seasoning, 1 cup fat-free cheddar cheese, and more.

Yes, Shannon's Almost Like Arby's Quesadilla 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shannon's Almost Like Arby's Quesadilla

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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