Chicken Quesadillas


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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.

TAGS:  Poultry |

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    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


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    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


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    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


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    taste great you should try it - 5/19/08


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    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I have made this and my family loved it! - 4/10/08