Healthy Chicken Quesadillas
Delicious and nutritious quesadillas filled with chicken, colorful bell peppers, and cheese, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar, Monterey Jack)
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large tortillas
- Olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers, cooking until soft.
- Combine ingredients: Add shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix well until the spices envelop the mixture in flavor.
- Set aside the mixture: Remove the mixture from the heat and set aside to cool slightly while you prepare your tortillas.
- Assemble the quesadilla: On a tortilla, place a portion of the chicken mixture and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Sauté until golden: Fold the tortilla in half and place it on a hot skillet. Cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Repeat the process: Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling, ensuring each one is as cheesy and delicious as the last.
- Ready to serve: Serve warm with salsa or sour cream to enjoy every bite!
Notes
Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to save time and avoid overfilling the tortillas for easier cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg