Chicken-Olive Quesadillas

Gluten Free
Health score
10%
Chicken-Olive Quesadillas
45 min.
4
156kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a deliciously satisfying dish? Look no further than these Chicken-Olive Quesadillas! Perfectly gluten-free and bursting with flavor, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also a crowd-pleaser for the whole family. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a meal that’s both nutritious and indulgent, with each serving clocking in at a mere 156 calories.

Imagine the delightful combination of tender, chopped chicken breast mixed with zesty green chiles, savory olives, and a hint of chili powder and cumin. All of these ingredients come together to create a mouthwatering filling that’s enveloped in warm, crispy corn tortillas. The addition of part-skim mozzarella cheese ensures that every bite is gooey and satisfying, making these quesadillas a perfect main dish for lunch or dinner.

Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or simply looking for a quick weeknight meal, these quesadillas are sure to impress. Serve them with your favorite salsa and a dollop of sour cream for an extra burst of flavor. So grab your frying pan and get ready to enjoy a delightful culinary experience that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • 4.5 ounce chilis green drained chopped canned
  • 0.3 teaspoon chili powder 
  • 0.5 cup chicken breast strips/pre-cooked/chopped cooked chopped
  • 6-inch corn tortillas ()
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • tablespoons olives ripe sliced
  • ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl.
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  3. Add 1 tortilla to pan.
  4. Spread about 1/2 cup chicken mixture on left half of tortilla; fold right side of tortilla over filling, pressing gently with a spatula.
  5. Place an additional tortilla in pan, overlapping first quesadilla.
  6. Spread about 1/2 cup chicken mixture on right half of tortilla; fold left side of tortilla over filling, pressing with spatula. (Folded sides of tortillas should meet in center of pan.) Cook 1 minute.
  7. Coat quesadillas with cooking spray; turn quesadillas over, keeping folded sides together in center of pan. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until golden and cheese melts.
  8. Remove from pan; cover and keep warm. Repeat procedure with cooking spray and remaining tortillas and filling.
  9. Serve immediately with salsa and sour cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories156kcal
Protein31.43%
Fat33.08%
Carbs35.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.88
Glycemic Load
5.03
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
7.375652142193%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:155.78kcal
7.79%
Fat:5.8g
8.92%
Saturated Fat:2.58g
16.13%
Carbohydrates:14g
4.67%
Net Carbohydrates:11.57g
4.21%
Sugar:0.51g
0.57%
Cholesterol:28.48mg
9.49%
Sodium:378.74mg
16.47%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.4g
24.8%
Phosphorus:224.73mg
22.47%
Calcium:206.13mg
20.61%
Vitamin B3:3.05mg
15.23%
Selenium:9.66µg
13.8%
Vitamin C:10.92mg
13.23%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
11.01%
Fiber:2.43g
9.74%
Magnesium:31.26mg
7.82%
Zinc:1.14mg
7.63%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.64%
Iron:1.11mg
6.15%
Folate:21.36µg
5.34%
Manganese:0.1mg
4.81%
Potassium:154.25mg
4.41%
Vitamin A:208.88IU
4.18%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.9%
Copper:0.06mg
3.17%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.07%
Vitamin E:0.43mg
2.87%
Vitamin B5:0.24mg
2.43%
Source:My Recipes