Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Name: Chicken Quesadilla
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: tortilla: 50g; grilled chicken: 100g; shredded cheese (cheddar and monterey jack): 50g; fajita vegetables (onions and bell peppers): 40g; salsa: 25g; sour cream: 40g

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This Chicken Quesadilla recipe is a delicious blend of grilled chicken, melted cheese, and crisp vegetables encased in a golden, crispy tortilla. It's a flavorful dish that brings a piece of Mexican cuisine right to your home. A perfect meal for those who love a good combination of protein, carbs, and fats, this quesadilla can be adapted to fit a wide range of dietary needs with various ingredient substitutions.

🌎 Mexican: Main Course

🔥 Calories 700kcal
🍗 Protein 35g
🍚 Carbs 50g
🧈 Fat 30g

🥗 Ingredients:

tortilla (50g)
grilled chicken (100g)
shredded cheese (cheddar and monterey jack) (50g)
fajita vegetables (onions and bell peppers) (40g)
salsa (25g)
sour cream (40g)

🍳 How to cook (1 serving):

Cooking Time: 10 minutesPreperation Time: 15 minutes

Ingredient Preparation

- Grill 100-150 grams of chicken seasoned to taste. - Slice 30-50 grams of onions and bell peppers into thin strips. - Shred 40-60 grams of a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. - Prepare 20-30 grams of salsa and 30-50 grams of sour cream for serving.

Assembling the Quesadilla

- On a large tortilla, evenly spread the grilled chicken, shredded cheese, and sliced vegetables. - Carefully fold the tortilla in half, covering the fillings.

Cooking

- Heat a pan over medium heat and cook the quesadilla until the tortilla is golden and crispy, and the cheese inside has melted, about 3-4 minutes on each side. - Serve hot with salsa and sour cream on the side.

⭐️ Nutrition facts:

This dish is a good source of protein, providing between 35-50 grams per serving, making it suitable for muscle maintenance and growth. It also offers a moderate amount of carbs (50-80 grams) and fats (30-50 grams), making it a balanced meal for those looking to maintain or slightly adjust their weight.