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Chicken Quesadillas with Avocado Salad

Healthy, low-fat chicken quesadillas with a fresh avocado salad.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 355 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Preheat the oven to 425F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  3. 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.
  4. Cut each chicken breast into bite-sized cubes.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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

% 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.