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4.4 of 5 (61)

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Nutritional Info

Amount Per Serving
Calories: 370.3

Total Fat: 10.2 g
Cholesterol: 23.1 mg
Sodium: 1,263.5 mg
Total Carbs: 54.0 g
Dietary Fiber: 8.7 g
Protein: 20.7 g

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Introduction

Try our version of this spicy south-western favorite. Try our version of this spicy south-western favorite.

Ingredients

4, 7-inch whole wheat tortillas
1/2 cup shredded light mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded light cheddar cheese
2 slices smoked chicken or turkey, slivered
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tomato, finely chopped and drained
2 teaspoons finely chopped pickled jalapeño peppers

Directions

1. Place tortillas, one at a time, on a preheated nonstick skillet.

2. Evenly distribute 1/4 of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, chicken, onions, cilantro, tomatoes and peppers over top. Cook over medium heat until cheese melts (tortilla shouldn’t brown).

3. Fold to make half moon and press firmly in place. Transfer to baking sheet or platter in warm over. Repeat with remaining tortillas and remaining ingredients.

4. Cut each into two or three wedges, and serve immediately.

Makes 2 servings.

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

FRANCHESKIA

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

very good recipe. i used ground turkey instead of shredded. browned onion and peppers with the meat line taco without sauce. used mexican cheese with light mozzarelo. a little less expensive for college students - 4/10/08
KCISLER

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

this is great-I put it on our grill and they were great!@! My husband hates chicken but loves these! Thanks! - 5/21/08
FORTYANDFAT

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was sooo good! I felt guilty eating it! But it was perfect for my meal plan, AND my 7 year old and huband loved it as well! I replaced the tomato with salsa and used low fat sour cream! - 1/21/09
TOYBUCK

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

taste great you should try it - 5/19/08
KARIWITT

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have made this and my family loved it! - 4/10/08
LITTLEANGEL2883

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was really good! and filling too... - 1/3/08
SNOEBUD

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Wow These are great!! - 5/18/09
FATRASBERI

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The recipe is good but there is to much sodium. I omitted 1/2 the cheese and used 6" tortilas, plus red pepper flakes. yum. - 4/8/09
DIVAGURL

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Grest recipe. Use chicken breast to lower the sodium - 3/18/09
AMBITIOUSBEAUTY

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Anything Mexican is worth making. So it has a lot of sodium, this isn't a food you would eat every day..it's something to have to have as a treat every once in a while. - 3/17/09
XAOLIN

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

LOve quesidillas, and this recipe is great - 5/18/08
QUEENCHERALYN

O.K.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Didn't like the cilantro flavor in this - 5/18/08
BLUELAVENDER

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I made this with a little of my left over cooked ground beef i had,from the night before with some drained kidney beans, flax and homemade taco mix ( so i dont get the preservatives and extra sodium) ohhh so good. Nice different to serve food. I could only eat half a wrap with my salad :) Stuffed! - 11/16/07
FINEPHOTOGRAPHY

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

each one is 7 points on weight watchers. - 11/14/07
KARAHSANDERS

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

there are variations of this, I delete the jalapeno peppers for my kids and add green or red peppers
- 11/14/07
MICHELLERN1

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

simple, yet delicious, it is a favorite with teenagers & adults alike ! - 11/14/07
FARMHOUSEWIFE

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Easy, tasty! - 11/14/07
CD2044241

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I make this regularly! Change the meats to whatever is left over and eat lots of tomato and lettuce salad wit it. - 10/17/07
JENNYAU

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Excellent..added more jalapenos for me and left it off the kids! I used fresh chicken breast. Also added a bit of taco sauce. - 6/6/07
MRS_HBE

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Great recipe - we've used left over turkey, left over chicken and turkey sandwich meat for this and they all taste great. Quick and easy to fix with little cleanup! - 4/14/07
GRACIEC

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Fantastic! - 3/19/07
CANADIANDAYZEE

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

* * * - 3/15/07
SRIVERS1

Incredible!

This was really good. Hubby & I really enjoyed. - 11/28/18
PEACEFULONE

Very Good

I like to sprinkle taco seasoning on the chicken and I use the spinach tortilla wraps. Family prefers it without the cilantro and jalapenos. - 6/8/14
SUMTHNUNEEQ

Incredible!

This was very delicious. - 9/16/13
HEALTHYDESIRE

Very Good

Quick and easy. - 2/28/10
MEREZIP

Very Good

It's a quick recipe that works even if you cheat and use a microwave. - 5/28/09
KHEAL1

Too salty for me. - 5/21/09
JEANNE229

Very Good

I don't like "hot" so I left out the jalapeÃ±o peppers. However, it was still a hit with my family. Very easy. - 5/20/09
TRACEYLYNN33

Very Good

Yummy thanks my family loved these!! - 5/20/09
NEGRI5

Very Good

SO GOOD! - 5/18/09
MSDIBS

Very Good

tried it but used 2% draft cheese slice to lower calories - pretty tasty!! - 5/18/09
AWYEAGLE

I can't wait to make this, maybe tomorrow. Quesadillas are one of my favorite things! - 5/18/09
NALA78

Very Good

I have a quesadilla maker, so I cheat. But even plain cheese with a little salsa and sour cream are great! So many different combos! - 5/18/09
LIFENPROGRESS

Incredible!

This sounds fantastic! I think we may do this one tomorrow night! - 5/18/09
DIDMIS

I can't believe the amount of sodium. It would be a no no for me. - 5/18/09
ONEREALLYBIGDOG

Incredible!

I saw this and was gonna have it for lunch, well my clock was incorrect, I HAD TO HAVE IT RIGHT AWAY, so, down the hatch for breakfast, LOL. I guess I'll have eggs for lunch, HEE HEE. Thanks for sharing this easy delicious recipe. - 5/18/09
AUTUMNFIRE

Yummy - 5/18/09
MELANIETBI

yummo! - 5/18/09
DORCAS9

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Yummy!!! Love chicken and turkey! - 4/20/09
RABBITAQUI

Very Good

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

sound yummy - 3/28/09
NMCDEE

Incredible!

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

We make these for lunch quite often. Only my kids call them pizza pockets. Definately a hit for my fussy eaters (minus the jalapinos) - 3/18/09
MERAINA

Incredible!

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Yum yum yummy! - 2/2/09
MSMARGO1

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Can't wait to try this. My bf likes the ones Taco Bell makes. I cannot imagine they are healthy. These should be a nice substitute. Thank you. - 2/2/09
DEVINEIN09

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Sounds great but I have HBP. Too much sodium. I will have to adjust it - 2/2/09
SMLARSON13

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

If the sodium count is right, that's way too high for me. I make similar with low sodium taco seasoning, 2% Kraft Mexican blend shredded cheese and found a low carb tortilla shell at local Walmart. Also, I like a little nonfat plain yogurt. - 10/17/08
STORMESUE

Very Good

my husband and I both really liked these.. thanks for the recipe :) - 7/11/08
CD1886885

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I am allergic to cilantro so I either leave it out or substitute parsley when the green leafy look is desired. I love quesadillas and will definitely give this one a try. - 5/21/08
MOMMYBUZZ

Incredible!

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have made these for my family for quite some time now. I don't use jalapeno peppers. Everbody, including my 15 month and 4 year old loves them! - 5/18/08
CD3028189

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I planned on saving this to my recipe book to make sometime, but there's WAY too much sodium in it. - 5/18/08
ANOTHER1DONE

Incredible!

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is something that I can make - even in W Africa! YAY!! - 11/20/07
BLUIDEDEVIL1

Incredible!

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

always a favorite with healthier choices..super - 11/14/07
BOOKMARK

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I am sure this would be delicious, but there is NO WAY I could eat that much sodium in one food!! - 11/14/07
BUCKHOLDT

Incredible!

Except for the cilantro, we have this at least once a week. - 11/14/07
NAKITA9

Very Good

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I made Chicken Quesadillas last few days now (my own recipe-but pretty much the same as this one) coz my boyfriend can't get enough of it...
To season them -we use the "Taco Seasoning" or "Fajita Seasoning"......you can also try Taco Bell Seasoning that they sell at grocery stores! Turns out great! - 5/15/07

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