Chicken Quesadillas
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 tsp. olive oil12 oz. chicken breasts, cut into pieces1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce3/4 cup thick-and-chunky salsa4 burrito size, low carb whole wheat tortillas (mission)2 cups 2% shredded sharp cheddar cheeseLight sour cream for dipping (about 8 oz)
1) Cook Chicken in Olive oil, until cooked through and slightly brown.
2) Combine the chicken, lettuce, and salsa; divide evenly among the 4 quesidillas. Place on one half ot the tortilla, leaving room to fold tortilla over. Sprinkle the mixture with cheese (1/2 cup on each tortilla). Fold quesidilla in half.
3) Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Cook the quesadillas two at a time until lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes on each side at low to medium heat (the first side may take a few extra minutes); turn over carefully with wide spatula and cook the other side the same way.
4) Cut each quesadilla into quarters and serve with a side of veggies (corn makes a great side) and 2 tbsp of light sour cream for dipping.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BREEHARDY.
2) Combine the chicken, lettuce, and salsa; divide evenly among the 4 quesidillas. Place on one half ot the tortilla, leaving room to fold tortilla over. Sprinkle the mixture with cheese (1/2 cup on each tortilla). Fold quesidilla in half.
3) Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Cook the quesadillas two at a time until lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes on each side at low to medium heat (the first side may take a few extra minutes); turn over carefully with wide spatula and cook the other side the same way.
4) Cut each quesadilla into quarters and serve with a side of veggies (corn makes a great side) and 2 tbsp of light sour cream for dipping.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BREEHARDY.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 502.1
- Total Fat: 20.6 g
- Cholesterol: 87.5 mg
- Sodium: 1,500.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 36.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 22.7 g
- Protein: 42.1 g
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