Healthy Chicken Quesadillas Recipes

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HEALTHY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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This looked so good that I thought I would share it with all of you and at the same time keep it here for safekeeping. This is Wen Zientek's of ivillage.com answer to a question from a reader.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 quesadillas

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons organic low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped
2 chili peppers, minced (to taste)
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
nonstick cooking spray
8 flour tortillas
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
scallion, cut on the bias (garnish)
salsa (garnish)
nonfat sour cream (garnish)

Steps:

  • In a medium-heavy skillet, saute the onions, garlic and peppers until soft in the 2 tablespoons chicken broth.
  • Add the chili peppers and tomatoes and simmer for a few minutes more until the liquid has evaporated.
  • Add the chicken and stir well to combine.
  • Spray a cold skillet with the nonstick spray and heat over medium heat.
  • Place a tortilla in the pan and sprinkle with 1/8 cup cheese.
  • Add about a quarter of the chicken mixture and top with another 1/8 cup cheese.
  • Cover with another tortilla and cook for two to three minutes or until golden brown.
  • Flip the quesadilla over and cook for an additional two minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and cut into edges.
  • Keep warm while frying the remaining quesadillas.
  • Serve with salsa, scallions, and fat-free sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.3, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 45.3, Sodium 601.3, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 4.4, Protein 26.2

HEALTHY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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I had some left overs and was craving a quesadilla. I just put this together and it was extremely tasty. It can be used as a snack or a full meal. Next time I might try some jalapenos, but wanted to try out this first. I love it! Hope you enjoy.

Provided by preeves4

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup raw spinach
1/4 cup cubed cooked chicken
1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
1/2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese
1 whole wheat tortilla

Steps:

  • Cook the spinach. Sprinkle cheese, chicken, and spinach on half of the tortilla. Rub BBQ sauce on other half. Grill on the pan, enjoy! Very easy and quick. If you want the full quesadilla, double everything.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.8, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 38.1, Sodium 963, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4.2, Protein 27.2

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