Cheesy chicken quesadillas
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Serving Size:
1 quesadilla (265 g)
Lunch
A Mexican favourite that’s not just for kids? Smoky spiced chicken with peppers and cheese all wrapped up in a crispy tortilla is irresistible.
Ingredients
Serves: 4
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) smoked paprika
- 2 tsp (10 mL) ground coriander
- 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
- ¾ lb (340 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tsp (10 mL) oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 each red and yellow pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeno, chopped finely (optional)
- 4 large (10-inch/25 cm) whole-wheat flour tortillas
- 1 cup (250 mL) reduced-fat shredded Mexican cheese
- ¼ cup (60 mL) salsa
- ¼ cup (60 mL) low-fat sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat barbecue to medium-high.
- Mix smoked paprika, coriander, garlic powder and cumin in a small bowl. Rub over chicken breasts; cover and place chicken in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Wash hands.
- Grill chicken over medium heat for 25 to 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Alternatively, bake in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the same internal temperature is reached.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook onions and peppers for 3-5 minutes until softened.
- When chicken is cooked, cut into small bite-sized pieces and mix with cooked vegetables.
- Divide chicken and vegetable mixture evenly between the four tortillas. Top with ¼ cup (60 mL) cheese each and fold over to create a half moon. Place on grill for 3-4 minutes per side until tortilla is crispy and cheese is melted, or cook in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat until lightly browned on both sides. Serve with salsa and sour cream.
Tips
- Alternative: This recipe works with leftover cooked chicken, beef or pork. Simply cut about 2 cups (500 mL) of the leftover protein and heat in a pan with vegetables for 3-5 minutes, adding spices to the mixture instead of rubbing on the meat. Follow remaining steps of recipe.
| Amount | % Daily Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories 390 | |||
| Fat 13 g | 17 % | ||
| Saturated Fat 4.5 g + Trans Fat 0.2 g | 24 % | ||
| Cholesterol 60 mg | |||
| Sodium 580 mg | 25 % | ||
| Carbohydrate 39 g | |||
| Fibre 6 g | 21 % | ||
| Sugars 5 g | 5 % | ||
| Protein 30 g | |||
