Low Fat Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this Low Fat Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla, a lighter twist on a classic Tex-Mex favorite. Packed with flavor from tender, spiced chicken strips and gooey reduced-fat cheddar, this recipe combines wholesome ingredients like whole wheat tortillas for a nutritious yet satisfying meal. Quick to prepare in under 35 minutes, these quesadillas are perfect for busy families or health-conscious foodies craving a guilt-free indulgence. Serve them hot, sliced into wedges, alongside tangy salsa for dipping to complete the delicious experience. Whether you’re counting calories or simply love flavorful meals, these quesadillas are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece (about 8 ounces) Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 cup Reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 pieces Whole wheat tortillas
- 0.5 cup Salsa
- 1 as needed Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Start by preparing the chicken. Slice the boneless, skinless chicken breast into thin strips.
In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the chicken strips and coat evenly.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken strips and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the middle. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel. Lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Place one whole wheat tortilla in the skillet over medium heat.
On one half of the tortilla, spread a quarter of the shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese evenly.
Add a quarter of the cooked chicken strips on top of the cheese.
Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.
Cook the quesadilla for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and chicken.
Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with salsa on the side for dipping.
Enjoy your low fat chicken and cheese quesadilla hot!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1441 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.9 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.5 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 253 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 3602 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.6 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 120.8 g | 242% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1041 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1523 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
