Pepper Jack, Chicken, and Peach Quesadillas

Health score
9%
Pepper Jack, Chicken, and Peach Quesadillas
30 min.
4
339kcal

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Looking for a quick and delicious meal that combines savory and sweet flavors seamlessly? Look no further than these Pepper Jack, Chicken, and Peach Quesadillas! Perfect for lunch or dinner, this recipe brings together the rich spiciness of Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeños, tender rotisserie chicken, and ripe, juicy peaches. The contrast of the zesty cheese with the sweetness of the peaches creates a culinary experience that is sure to impress your taste buds.

In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this delightful main course that serves four people and is perfect for sharing with family or friends. The simplicity of the ingredients makes this dish both accessible and satisfying, while the addition of fresh cilantro adds a burst of color and flavor. Not to mention, the creamy dipping sauce, made from reduced-fat sour cream infused with honey and lime juice, takes this dish to the next level!

Whether you're enjoying a casual weeknight dinner or hosting a get-together, these quesadillas are easy to prepare and even easier to love! Crispy on the outside and oozing with goodness on the inside, they promise a satisfying crunch with every bite. Pair them with a side salad or your favorite beverage, and get ready to indulge in a delightful combination of flavors that’s bound to become a new favorite in your recipe collection!

Ingredients

  • cup chicken breast boneless skinless chopped
  • 8-inch flour tortilla ()
  • teaspoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • teaspoon honey 
  • 0.5 teaspoon juice of lime fresh
  • 0.5 cup cream sour reduced-fat
  • ounces monterrey jack cheese shredded with jalapeño peppers
  • cup peaches firm ripe peeled thinly sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Combine honey and lime juice in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Stir sour cream into honey mixture; cover and chill until ready to serve.
  2. Place tortillas flat on a work surface.
  3. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons cheese over half of each tortilla; top each tortilla with 1/4 cup chicken, 1/4 cup peaches, and 1 teaspoon cilantro. Fold tortillas in half.
  4. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  5. Place 2 quesadillas in the pan, and top quesadillas with a cast-iron or other heavy skillet. Cook 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until tortillas are crisp and lightly browned (leave cast-iron skillet on quesadillas as they cook).
  6. Remove quesadillas from pan; set aside, and keep warm. Repeat procedure with the remaining quesadillas.
  7. Cut each quesadilla into wedges.
  8. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories339kcal
Protein22.17%
Fat39.02%
Carbs38.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
46.38
Glycemic Load
10.08
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
13.274782585061%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.74mg
Catechin
1.89mg
Epigallocatechin
0.4mg
Epicatechin
0.9mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.12mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:338.89kcal
16.94%
Fat:14.64g
22.52%
Saturated Fat:7.67g
47.92%
Carbohydrates:32.77g
10.92%
Net Carbohydrates:30.4g
11.05%
Sugar:6.74g
7.49%
Cholesterol:52.99mg
17.66%
Sodium:575.43mg
25.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.72g
37.44%
Selenium:28.17µg
40.24%
Vitamin B3:6.52mg
32.6%
Phosphorus:307.3mg
30.73%
Calcium:277.29mg
27.73%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
20.31%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.33%
Vitamin B6:0.34mg
17.2%
Folate:58.9µg
14.72%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.27%
Iron:2.3mg
12.8%
Fiber:2.37g
9.49%
Potassium:329.8mg
9.42%
Zinc:1.36mg
9.09%
Magnesium:32.78mg
8.19%
Vitamin A:401.63IU
8.03%
Vitamin B5:0.72mg
7.24%
Vitamin B12:0.37µg
6.2%
Vitamin K:5.89µg
5.61%
Copper:0.11mg
5.28%
Vitamin E:0.5mg
3.32%
Vitamin C:2.51mg
3.04%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.48%
Source:My Recipes