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Chicken Quesadilla's

Contributed By: seanjohn
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Ingredients

2 tbsp. Chicken broth

1/4 cup Chopped onion

1 Small clove garlic minced

1/4 cup Chopped bell pepper

2 Chili peppers, minced

3 Plum tomatoes, chopped

Vegetable cooking spray

8 Flour tortillas

1 cup Reduced fat Cheddar cheese, shredded

1 1/2 cups Cooked chicken

Garnish: salsa and fat-free sour cream

Preparation

1. In a medium heavy skillet saute the onions, garlic, and peppers in the 2 tablespoons chicken broth until soft.

2. Add the chile peppers and tomatoes and simmer for a few minutes more until the liquid has evaporated.

3. Add the chicken and stir well to combine.

4. Spray a cold skillet with the nonstick spray and heat over medium heat.

5. Place a tortilla in the pan and sprinkle with 1/8 cup cheese.

6. Add about a quarter of the chicken mixture and top with another 1/8 cup cheese.

7. Cover with another tortilla and cook for 2-3 minutes or until brown.

8. Flip the quesadilla over and cook for an additional two minutes.

9. Remove from the heat and cut into wedges.

10. Keep warm while frying the remaining quesadillas.

11. Serve with salsa and fat free sour cream.

Cook's Notes

very good

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Origin: American
Meal Type: Breakfast & Brunch

Nutrient Information

Calories: 236
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Protein: 20g
Vitamin A: 110 IU
Vitamin C: 40mg
Calcium: 253mg
Sodium: 366mg
Iron: 2mg
Fiber: 2g