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Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

This easy chicken quesadilla recipe is a complete meal in one! Loaded with chicken, veggies, avocado-mango salsa and cheese, it's very filling and so delicious!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 435 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces skinless chicken breast (fat trimmed)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (and black pepper, to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • Olive oil spray
  • 1/2 small onion (cut into strips)
  • 1 bell pepper (red or green cut into strips)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1-1/3 cup part-skim Mexican blend shredded cheese (or dairy free cheese like Violife)
  • 1 cup avocado mango salsa
  • 8 low-carb whole wheat flour tortillas (La Tortilla Factory original size (or gf tortillas like siete))

Instructions

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  1. Slice chicken breast in half so you have 4 cutlets.
  2. Season chicken with salt, cumin, garlic powder, oregano and black pepper.
  3. Lightly spray a skillet on medium heat with oil or if using a grill, grill chicken until cooked on both sides, about 2 minutes on each side.
  4. Remove from heat and cut chicken into strips, set aside.
  5. To the skillet, add 1 tbsp oil and cook onions and peppers, season with salt and pepper.
  6. Cook about 2 minutes, add garlic and continue cooking until vegetables are soft being careful not to burn the garlic. When cooked, set aside.
  7. Heat skillet on medium heat and lightly spray with oil. Add tortilla, top with cheese, chicken, onions, peppers, and pico de gallo or avocado-mango salsa. Top with the other tortilla.
  8. Cheese should be melted and the bottom of the tortilla should be golden brown. Put a plate on top of the quesadilla to flip it over onto the plate. Then slide the other side onto the skillet.
  9. Cook another minute and remove with a spatula. Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream if you wish.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1quesadilla Calories 435kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 30.5g (10%) Protein 47.5g (95%) Fat 31.5g (48%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 102.5mg (34%) Sodium 1009.5mg (42%) Fiber 16.5g (66%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 435

% Daily Value*

Serving 1quesadilla
Calories 435kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 30.5g 10%
Protein 47.5g 95%
Fat 31.5g 48%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 102.5mg 34%
Sodium 1009.5mg 42%
Fiber 16.5g 66%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.