Chicken Quesadillas

Contributed By: chubs777
chrissyschulze

A homemade recipe of a favorite Mexican food. Can be frozen and reheated in the oven.

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Appetizers

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Ingredients

1/2 lb. Chicken,chopped very small
1/3 c. Sour cream (can be lowfat)
1/3 c. Salsa
1 c. Shredded cheese, any type, i prefer cheddar
12 Small soft tortillas
1/2 tsp. Garlic salt
Pepper to taste
1 tsp. Chili powder
1 tsp. Paprika
1/2 tsp. Cumin

Preparation

1. Saute chicken with seasonings.

2. In medium bowl, combine chicken, sour cream, salsa and cheese.

3. Heat frying pan to medium.

4. Sandwich the mixture between two tortillas at a time. Place enough mixture so there is about an inch between the mixture and the edge of the tortilla.

5. Heat each quesadilla in the pan, and flip when the bottom is lightly browned. Serve with salsa and sour cream to dip. Enjoy!


Cook's Notes

Nutrition Information

Calories: 185 ; Total Fat: 5.7 g ; Saturated Fat: 2.2 g ; Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.14 g ; Carbohydrates: 20.7 g ; Protein: 11.9 g ; Vitamin A: 327 IU ; Vitamin C: 0.27 mg ; Calcium: 139 mg ; Sodium: 406 mg ; Iron: 1.5 mg ; Fiber: 1.2 g

Recipe Comments

Commented by: love2eat

This recipe was soooo great!

 

Commented by: auds

This Recipe is awesome!!! It was so good!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Commented by: grans

Easy, healthy and the kids love it!!