Chicken Quesadillas

Prep 20 min
Total 20 min
Ingredients 8
Servings 4

75% more fiber • 61% less fat • 25% more calcium than the original recipe. Mexican food is known for having lots of flavor. We were able to keep the flavor, while cutting fat and calories. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

cup shredded cooked chicken breast

1/4

cup Muir Glen™ organic salsa (any variety)

tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1/2

cup fat-free refried beans

low-fat whole wheat tortillas (8 inch)

3/4

cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend (3 oz)

Additional salsa, if desired

Fat-free sour cream, if desired

Directions

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1

In medium bowl, stir chicken, 1/4 cup salsa and cilantro until well mixed. Spread 2 tablespoons beans over half of each tortilla. Top bean side of each tortilla with chicken mixture and cheese. Fold each tortilla in half over filling.
2

Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Spray both sides of each quesadilla with cooking spray; place 2 quesadillas in skillet. Cover; cook 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until filling is heated and tortillas are lightly browned. Repeat with remaining quesadillas. Cut into wedges. Serve with additional salsa and sour cream.

Expert Tips

We've replaced ingredients with great-tasting alternatives to create better-for-you recipes that are just as yummy as the originals.
We really like the Mexican cheese blend, but you could use reduced-fat Cheddar or Monterey Jack instead.
These quesadillas are a great quick meal—serve them with a tossed salad or some fresh fruit for lunch or dinner.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Quesadilla

Calories: 280
Calories from Fat: 90

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 10g; 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 40mg; 14%
Sodium: 610mg; 26%
Potassium: 210mg; 6%
Total Carbohydrate: 27g; 9%
Dietary Fiber 3g 13% Sugars 0g
Protein: 21g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%; 4%
Vitamin C: 2%; 2%
Calcium: 30%; 30%
Iron: 4%; 4%

Exchanges:

2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 1 Very Lean Meat; 1 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

75% more fiber • 61% less fat • 25% more calcium than the original recipe. Mexican food is known for having lots of flavor. We were able to keep the flavor, while cutting fat and calories.