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Chicken Quesadilla

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 599kcal

Ingredients

Chips and Salsa

  • 1 large Tomato chopped very fine
  • 1 TBSP Red onion minced
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1/4 tsp Lemon juice to taste
  • 1/2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 TBSP Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 Jalapeño pepper minced optional
  • 2 oz Tortilla chips

Quesadilla

  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Onion sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup Green bell pepper sliced thin
  • 10 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless sliced into thin strips
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
  • 2 large Tortilla wraps
  • 4 TBSP Sour cream

Seasoning

  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Poloma Mocktail

  • 8 oz Grapefruit juice
  • 8 oz Sparkling water
  • 2 oz Lime juice
  • 2 tsp Sugar sub simple syrup or agave nectar
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Instructions

  • Prep the ingredients per the instructions above.
  • Make the salsa: Add all ingredients (except the tortilla chips) to a bowl and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
  • Make the quesadilla: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. While heating, prep ingredients.
  • Preheat a panini-style grill or nonstick pan on medium-low heat.
  • Add the oil to the pan. Sauté the onion and peppers until they start to soften. Then add in the chicken, paprika, garlic powder, and cumin, and season with salt and pepper. Continue to sauté about 5 minutes, until the chicken is browned and reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees using a thermometer. Then remove the pan from the heat.
  • Spread the cheese onto the tortilla and top with the chicken mixture, then fold the tortilla in half.
  • Cook the quesadilla on the panini grill or pan until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted.
  • Make Paloma: mix all ingredients together.
  • Serve: Cut the quesadilla into wedges. Enjoy with sour cream, chips and salsa, and Paloma (over ice if desired).

Notes

Pro Tip - watch the heat, don't be afraid to use a lower temperature so that the outside gradually comes to a golden brown while the cheese is melting. 

Nutrition

Calories: 599kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 701mg | Potassium: 514mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1256IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 461mg | Iron: 3mg