HEALTHY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
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
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
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nazim malik
[email protected]These quesadillas are the perfect party food!
Chidozie Ugochukwu
[email protected]I made these quesadillas for a party and they were a huge success!
Shahzad Raj
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, and these chicken quesadillas are a great option. They're made with whole wheat tortillas and grilled chicken, and they're loaded with vegetables. I love that I can feel good about feeding these quesadi
patricija patricija
[email protected]These quesadillas are a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen. They can help you prep the vegetables, and they can even help you assemble the quesadillas. It's a fun and easy way to get your kids excited about cooking.
Abbas Tv (Abbas tv)
[email protected]I love that these quesadillas can be made with any type of salsa. I've used tomato salsa, tomatillo salsa, and even mango salsa. They're always delicious.
comedainbruises comedainbruises
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and creative ways to use chicken, and these quesadillas are a great option. They're easy to make, and they're a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Farooq Malik jan
[email protected]These quesadillas are a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have leftover chicken from a roasted chicken, and these quesadillas are the perfect way to use it up. They're quick and easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family.
Tiffany Lucas
[email protected]I love that these quesadillas can be made with any type of chicken. I've used grilled chicken, rotisserie chicken, and even leftover chicken from a roasted chicken. They're always delicious.
Asma Khan
[email protected]These quesadillas are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time, and they can be served hot or cold. I always make a big batch of these quesadillas when I'm having a party, and they're always a hit.
Faith Muchenje
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, but I still love these quesadillas. I just substitute tofu for the chicken, and they're just as delicious. I also like to add a variety of vegetables, such as bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
A n
[email protected]These quesadillas are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the crispy tortillas and the flavorful filling. I always sneak in a few extra vegetables, and they never even notice.
deadGir1walking
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, and these chicken quesadillas fit the bill perfectly. They're made with whole wheat tortillas and grilled chicken, and they're loaded with vegetables. I love that I can feel good about feeding these que
PervaizQaimkhani PervaizQaimkhani
[email protected]These chicken quesadillas are the perfect weeknight meal. They're quick and easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family. I love that I can use leftover chicken, and the quesadillas are always a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
Rabindra Sharma
[email protected]I've made these quesadillas several times now, and they're always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the vegetables add a nice crunch. I love that I can customize the quesadillas to my own liking, by adding different toppings or sauce
Baghpat Gas
[email protected]These quesadillas are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever ingredients I have on hand, and they always turn out delicious. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves quesadillas.
Birock Zena
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed these quesadillas. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the combination of cheese, vegetables, and salsa was perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.
JBGamingIsland
[email protected]I made these quesadillas for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and I got so many compliments. The recipe was easy to follow and the quesadillas were ready in no time.
bruce Jones
[email protected]These chicken quesadillas were a hit with my family! The filling was flavorful and juicy, and the tortillas were crispy and golden brown. We'll definitely be making these again.