Chicken Quesadillas
User Reviews
4.7
132 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
437 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chicken Quesadillas
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Incredible Chicken Quesadillas are packed with juicy chicken, peppers, onions, garlic, and lots of melty cheese. They are an easy and healthy idea that is perfect for those hectic weeknights.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts (cut into bite sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 cup Diced bell pepper (any color)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 medium jalapeno, diced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded melting cheese
- 4 medium flour tortillas
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into small bite size pieces. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large heavy duty pan. Add the chicken breasts and taco seasoning to the pan. Sautee 4-5 minutes then add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic, sautee another 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove mixture from the pan and set aside.
- To the same pan, add ½ teaspoon oil and a tortilla, top with a handful of shredded cheese, and 1/4th the chicken mixture, then with more cheese. Fold the tortilla and cook on both sides until crispy and golden. Remove from the pan and repeat with remaining tortillas.
- To serve: Slice tortillas in half or thirds and serve with sour-cream, salsa, guacamole or your favorite dipping sauce.
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Notes
- Optional: Add a few slices of avocado into the tortilla before adding the 2nd handful of cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
437kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
117mg
(39%)
Sodium
741mg
(31%)
Potassium
577mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1092IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
328mg
(33%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 437kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 741mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 577mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1092IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 328mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
132 reviews
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