5 from 6 votes
Healthy Chicken Quesadilla
The best healthy chicken quesadillas made with chopped chicken, veggies, cheese and tons of flavor. They're customizable, come together in minutes and can be made in advance for quick and easy meals.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
426 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast cooked and chopped into small chunks, grilled
- ½ Tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 cup yellow onion diced
- 1 cup red bell pepper diced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup corn frozen
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- 1 ½ cup cheddar cheese pepper jack or monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 6 whole wheat tortillas
- sour cream pico de gallo, guacamole, etc, for toppings
Instructions
- Heat oil to a medium skillet over medium heat. Once hot add diced onion and pepper and saute for about 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Add spices and frozen corn and mix to combine. Saute for 3-4 more minutes or until corn has thawed and is warm.
- Add cooked chicken and cilantro to the mixture and stir to combine. Taste and season with additional salt or pepper, if needed. Remove from heat.
- To assemble the quesadillas, sprinkle a tortilla with ¼ cup of the shredded cheese, leaving a small border all the way around the edge. Spoon ½ cup of the chicken mixture on top, then fold the tortilla in half. Repeat with the remaining five tortillas.
- To cook immediately: Wipe out the skillet (it will still be hot). Increase the heat to medium and lightly coat the skillet with nonstick cooking spray or a little oil. Cook the assembled quesadillas on both sides until golden and the cheese is melted, about 5 to 6 minutes total. Cut into wedges and serve warm with salsa and guacamole.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1quesadilla
Calories
426kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
101mg
(34%)
Sodium
870mg
(36%)
Potassium
523mg
(11%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1quesadilla | |
| Calories | 426kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 870mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 523mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.