Chicken Quesadillas
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
5 ingredient Chicken Quesdaillas make for a perfect cheesey and smooth Mexican themed dinner made at home. Gluten-Free.
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Servings: 2
Calories: 382 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 flour tortillas use gluten-free corn tortillas for gluten free version
- 4 ounces mexican blend shredded cheese or substitute with cheddar, monterey jack, etc
- 4 green onions sliced, divided
- 1-2 chicken breasts grilled/cooked and shredded or use 2 cups leftover roasted chicken
- 1-2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. On half of each tortilla sprinkle one ounce of the cheese. Heat in oven until cheese has melted, and remove.
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On side with melted cheese place shredded chicken pieces and 1 sliced green onion per tortilla. Top with one ounce cheese (for each tortilla). Fold over other half of the tortilla.
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In pan melt oil over medium heat and cook 1 tortilla at a time, a couple mins per side, until lightly browned.
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Slice into 4 wedges, sprinkle with green onions, and serve with sour cream and guacamole. (I just mashed up an avocado and mixed it with sliced tomato, onion, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cilantro)
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Quesadillas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382
Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Cholesterol 90mg30%
Sodium 669mg29%
Potassium 369mg11%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 615IU12%
Vitamin C 5.2mg6%
Calcium 423mg42%
Iron 1.9mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.