Fiesta Chicken Quesadillas

Health score
39%
Fiesta Chicken Quesadillas
20 min.
2
578kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your lunch or dinner with a burst of flavor? Look no further than these delightful Fiesta Chicken Quesadillas! Perfectly crispy on the outside and packed with a savory filling, these quesadillas are a fantastic way to enjoy a quick and satisfying meal. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a dish that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also keeps your calorie count in check, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious food lovers.

Imagine biting into a warm tortilla filled with tender, chopped chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and gooey reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, all brought together with a zesty kick from Old El Thick 'n Chunky salsa. This recipe is not just about taste; it’s also about convenience. With minimal prep and cooking time, you can easily serve two people, making it perfect for a cozy dinner or a quick lunch break.

Whether you’re entertaining friends or simply treating yourself, these quesadillas are sure to impress. Plus, they’re versatile! Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients or add extra spices for an added kick. So grab your frying pan and get ready to indulge in a fiesta of flavors that will leave you craving more!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup bell pepper green thin
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper red thin
  • cup roasted chicken cooked chopped
  • 8-inch flour tortilla fat-free ()
  • tablespoon spring onion sliced (1 medium)
  • 0.5 cup salsa thick
  • oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded reduced-fat

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 450F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Spray both sides of each tortilla lightly with cooking spray.
  2. Place 2 tortillas on foil-lined pan.
  3. Sprinkle each with half of the chicken, bell pepper strips, cheese and green onion. Top with remaining 2 tortillas.
  4. Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until light brown and crisp.
  5. Cut into wedges; serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Calories578kcal
Protein23.63%
Fat35.5%
Carbs40.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
67.5
Glycemic Load
16.67
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
29.13608670753%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
1.1mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.82mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:577.91kcal
28.9%
Fat:22.7g
34.93%
Saturated Fat:9.74g
60.85%
Carbohydrates:58.79g
19.6%
Net Carbohydrates:52.87g
19.23%
Sugar:8.44g
9.37%
Cholesterol:80.85mg
26.95%
Sodium:1417.55mg
61.63%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:34g
67.99%
Vitamin C:64.45mg
78.13%
Selenium:48.63µg
69.47%
Vitamin B3:11.24mg
56.19%
Phosphorus:509.68mg
50.97%
Vitamin B1:0.62mg
41.32%
Calcium:382.58mg
38.26%
Vitamin A:1889.88IU
37.8%
Vitamin B2:0.58mg
33.86%
Manganese:0.66mg
33.07%
Folate:128.85µg
32.21%
Vitamin B6:0.63mg
31.65%
Iron:5.14mg
28.53%
Fiber:5.92g
23.67%
Zinc:2.9mg
19.36%
Vitamin K:20.17µg
19.21%
Potassium:596.8mg
17.05%
Magnesium:61.48mg
15.37%
Vitamin B5:1.23mg
12.35%
Vitamin E:1.68mg
11.2%
Copper:0.22mg
10.94%
Vitamin B12:0.5µg
8.39%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%