Chicken Quesadillas with Avocado Salad
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
355 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Quesadillas with Avocado Salad
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Healthy, low-fat chicken quesadillas with a fresh avocado salad.
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Ingredients
For the quesadillas:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, each 4 oz.
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 cup chopped seeded fresh tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 6 flour tortillas 8” in diameter
- 1 cup Shredded Reduced-Fat Cheddar Cheese
For the salad:
- 1 ripe haas avocado
- 1 to mato chopped and seeded
- 2 tblsp. thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tsp. olive oil garlic infused oil is nice
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the avocado salad. Dice the avocado into bite-sized pieces. Add to a medium bowl with the chopped, seeded tomato and sliced red onion. Add the lemon juice and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set aside while preparing the quesadillas.
- Preheat the oven to 425F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- In a large, nonstick frying pan, add the chicken and onions and sauté until the onions are tender and the chicken is thoroughly cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in the salsa, tomatoes and cilantro.
- Cut each chicken breast into bite-sized cubes.
- To assemble: lay a tortilla flat and spread about 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture onto the tortilla, leaving about 1/2 inch free around the outer rim. Sprinkle with a spoonful of shredded cheese. Fold tortilla in half. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Lightly coat the top of the tortillas with cooking spray.
- Bake until quesadillas are lightly browned and crispy, about 5 to 7 minutes. Place the quesadillas under the broiler during the last minute or so of cooking for a more crisp finish. Cut in half and serve immediately.
Notes
- I serve the quesadillas with the Avocado Salad along with my bright, fresh Pico de Gallo and a dollop or two of low-fat sour cream.
- --Quesadilla recipe from Mayo Clinic (www.mayoclinic.com)--Avocado Salad recipe from Lana’s Cooking
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
355kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
709mg
(30%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 355kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 709mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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9 reviews
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