Chicken Quesadillas

Health score
25%
Chicken Quesadillas
25 min.
4
551kcal

Suggestions


Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a deliciously cheesy and satisfying dish? Look no further than these mouthwatering Chicken Quesadillas! Perfectly grilled to golden perfection, these quesadillas are not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Imagine biting into a warm, crispy tortilla filled with tender shredded chicken, zesty green chiles, and gooey Monterey Jack cheese, all enhanced by the fresh brightness of chopped cilantro. This recipe is a fantastic way to use up leftover chicken, making it a convenient option for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family.

In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a meal that serves four, making it ideal for a cozy dinner or a fun lunch. Plus, with a caloric count of 551 kcal per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. Pair these quesadillas with a side of Old El Thick ‘n Chunky salsa for an extra kick of flavor that complements the dish perfectly.

So fire up your grill and get ready to impress your loved ones with this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing recipe. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 4.5 ounces chilis green drained chopped canned
  • 8-inch flour tortilla (es in diameter)
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • ounces monterrey jack cheese shredded
  • servings salsa thick
  • cups chicken shredded cooked

Equipment

  • grill
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
  2. Mix chicken and cilantro.
  3. Place 1 tortilla on 30x18-inch piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Top with one-fourth of the chicken mixture, 1/4 cup of the cheese and one-fourth of the chilies. Top with another tortilla. Wrap foil securely around tortillas; pierce top of foil packet once or twice with fork to vent steam.
  4. Repeat with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, cheese and chilies. Cover and grill foil packets, seam sides up, 4 to 6 inches from medium heat about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  5. Cut quesadillas into wedges.
  6. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Calories551kcal
Protein24.61%
Fat35.57%
Carbs39.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.25
Glycemic Load
15.97
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
22.306086918582%

Flavonoids

Quercetin
0.53mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:550.97kcal
27.55%
Fat:21.53g
33.13%
Saturated Fat:9.68g
60.47%
Carbohydrates:54.24g
18.08%
Net Carbohydrates:49.53g
18.01%
Sugar:5.15g
5.73%
Cholesterol:77.73mg
25.91%
Sodium:1310.31mg
56.97%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:33.53g
67.06%
Selenium:44.47µg
63.53%
Vitamin B3:10.62mg
53.1%
Phosphorus:484.62mg
48.46%
Calcium:389.92mg
38.99%
Vitamin B1:0.58mg
38.38%
Folate:123.61µg
30.9%
Vitamin B2:0.52mg
30.74%
Iron:5.33mg
29.61%
Manganese:0.56mg
27.97%
Vitamin B6:0.47mg
23.28%
Fiber:4.72g
18.86%
Zinc:2.55mg
17.02%
Vitamin C:11.79mg
14.29%
Magnesium:51.13mg
12.78%
Potassium:434.57mg
12.42%
Vitamin K:12.5µg
11.9%
Vitamin A:507.97IU
10.16%
Vitamin B5:1mg
10.04%
Copper:0.18mg
8.91%
Vitamin B12:0.44µg
7.31%
Vitamin E:0.49mg
3.26%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%