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Healthy Baked Chicken Quesadilla

Healthy Baked Chicken Quesadilla for a Guilt-Free Delight

Enjoy these Healthy Baked Chicken Quesadillas for a delicious and nutritious weeknight meal without guilt.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, diced Substitute firm tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian option.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing.
  • 1 medium onion, chopped Yellow or red onions work well.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic is recommended.
  • 1 cup capsicum (bell pepper), chopped Any color or replace with zucchini.
For the Base
  • 4 large tortillas Use flour for traditional, corn for gluten-free.
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Use reduced-fat cheese or nutritional yeast for lower-fat.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking tray
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine diced cooked chicken with your choice of seasonings. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant, then add chopped capsicum. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until tender.
  2. Transfer skillet mixture to the bowl with chicken and stir to combine thoroughly. Allow cooling for about 5-10 minutes.
  3. Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F) or 200°C (390°F) for fan/convection setting.
  4. Lightly oil a baking tray and place it in the preheating oven. On a tortilla, scoop a portion of the chicken filling, add a sprinkle of cheese, then fold the tortilla over the filling.
  5. Remove the hot baking tray from the oven and place the assembled quesadillas on it. Bake for 8 minutes until golden. Flip using a spatula, press down, and return to the oven for another 8 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven and let them sit for a minute before slicing into wedges. Serve hot with salsa, guacamole, or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the filling to cool before assembling to prevent soggy tortillas. Preheat your tray for golden crispiness.

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