Grilled Enchilada Quesadillas

Very Healthy
Health score
69%
Grilled Enchilada Quesadillas
15 min.
4
2481kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a dish that’s both delicious and satisfying? Look no further than these Grilled Enchilada Quesadillas! Perfectly combining the bold flavors of southwestern cuisine with the gooey goodness of melted cheese, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a meal that serves four, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends. The star of this dish is the tender, flavorful chicken breast strips, which are complemented by a rich blend of colby and Monterey Jack cheese. Add in the vibrant roasted red bell peppers and a dollop of sour cream, and you have a filling that’s bursting with flavor.

What’s more, these quesadillas are grilled to perfection, creating a crispy exterior that contrasts beautifully with the melty interior. Each bite is a delightful experience, especially when paired with your favorite salsa for an extra kick. With a health score of 69, you can indulge without the guilt, making these quesadillas a very healthy option for any meal.

So, gather your ingredients and fire up the grill! Your taste buds are in for a treat with these Grilled Enchilada Quesadillas that promise to deliver both comfort and satisfaction in every bite.

Ingredients

  • oz chicken breast strips/pre-cooked/chopped frozen thawed cooked coarsely chopped southwestern-flavored
  • cup colby cheese shredded
  • 0.3 cup roasted peppers red (from a jar)
  • 0.3 cup cream sour
  • 56 8-inch flour tortilla 
  • 10 oz enchilada sauce red canned
  • serving salsa 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill

Directions

  1. Heat closed contact grill for 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine chopped chicken strips, cheese, roasted pepper strips and sour cream; toss to mix.
  3. Spread 4 tortillas with enchilada sauce.
  4. Spread chicken mixture evenly over enchilada sauce. Top with remaining tortillas.
  5. When grill is heated, place 1 quesadilla on bottom grill surface. Close grill; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.
  6. Cut each into 4 wedges.
  7. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Calories2481kcal
Protein14.35%
Fat26.72%
Carbs58.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.5
Glycemic Load
111.43
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
56.950434695119%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:2480.81kcal
124.04%
Fat:72.75g
111.92%
Saturated Fat:29.62g
185.1%
Carbohydrates:361.01g
120.34%
Net Carbohydrates:334.57g
121.66%
Sugar:32.18g
35.76%
Cholesterol:94.05mg
31.35%
Sodium:6292.76mg
273.6%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:87.91g
175.82%
Selenium:182.24µg
260.35%
Vitamin B1:3.65mg
243.26%
Vitamin B3:40.49mg
202.43%
Manganese:3.57mg
178.33%
Phosphorus:1782.32mg
178.23%
Folate:682.23µg
170.56%
Iron:27.37mg
152.06%
Vitamin B2:2.24mg
131.72%
Calcium:1298.4mg
129.84%
Fiber:26.44g
105.78%
Vitamin K:53.04µg
50.52%
Magnesium:187.76mg
46.94%
Vitamin B6:0.87mg
43.28%
Copper:0.81mg
40.34%
Zinc:5.51mg
36.76%
Potassium:1149.09mg
32.83%
Vitamin A:987.6IU
19.75%
Vitamin B5:1.92mg
19.24%
Vitamin B12:0.52µg
8.68%
Vitamin C:5.77mg
6.99%
Vitamin E:0.42mg
2.78%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.75%