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Healthy Baked Chicken Quesadilla

Healthy Baked Chicken Quesadilla

This Healthy Baked Chicken Quesadilla offers a tasty and nutritious twist on a classic dish, featuring flavorful ingredients wrapped in crispy tortillas.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: DINNER RECIPES
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Quesadilla Filling
  • 8 pieces Flour tortillas 10-inch
  • 4 cups Cooked shredded chicken
  • 8 ounces Fresh baby spinach
  • 1.5 cups Sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 2 cups Mexican blend cheese shredded
For Serving (Optional)
  • Guacamole
  • Salsa

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • large mixing bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

Cooking Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, fresh baby spinach, and sour cream. Add cumin, garlic powder, sweet paprika, chili powder, salt, and ground pepper. Stir until well combined.
  3. Lay a tortilla on a flat surface and spread a portion of the chicken mixture over half of the tortilla.
  4. Top the chicken mixture with about ¼ cup of shredded Mexican blend cheese.
  5. Carefully fold the tortilla in half and place it seam-side down on a baking sheet.
  6. Continue filling and folding the remaining tortillas, placing each on the baking sheet.
  7. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
  8. Slice into wedges and serve with guacamole and salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Optionally add fresh cilantro on top for added flavor and color.

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