Dietitian’s tip:
Quesadillas can be filled with cheese, cooked meat, refried beans or veggies — or any combination of these ingredients. This version uses chicken and cheddar.
Number of servings
Serves 6
- Diabetes meal plan
- DASH diet
- Weight management
- Healthy-carb
- High-fiber
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, each 4 ounces
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup smoky or hot salsa
- 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 6 whole-wheat tortillas, each 8 inches in diameter
- 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Directions
Heat oven to 425 F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Cut each chicken breast into cubes. In a large, nonstick frying pan, add the chicken and onions and saute until the onions are tender and the chicken is thoroughly cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in the salsa, tomatoes and cilantro.
To assemble, lay a tortilla flat and rub the outside edge with water. Spread about 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture onto the tortilla, leaving about 1/2 inch free around the outer rim. Sprinkle with a spoonful of shredded cheese. Fold tortilla in half and seal. Place on a cookie sheet. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
Lightly coat the top of the tortillas with cooking spray. Bake until the quesadillas are lightly browned and crispy, about 5 to 7 minutes. Cut in half and serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving
Serving size: 2 halves
- Cholesterol 70 mg
- Calories 298
- Sodium 524 mg
- Total carbohydrate 25 g
- Saturated fat 5 g
- Dietary fiber 6 g
- Trans fat Trace
- Added sugars 0 g
- Monounsaturated fat 3 g
- Protein 27 g
- Total fat 10 g
