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Chicken Quesadillas
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 437 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
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
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
% 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.