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Chicken Quesadilla Comfort Food Dinner

Crispy, cheesy quesadillas are the ultimate weeknight comfort food, and this lighter version doesn't skimp on flavor! By using lean chicken breast, reduced-fat cheese, and lots of veggies, you get that satisfying crunch and gooey cheese pull without overdoing it on calories. Plus, they're ready in less than 30 minutes—perfect for those busy evenings when everyone's starving!
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded (about 12 oz)
  • 4 whole wheat tortillas 8-inch
  • 1 cup reduced-fat shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • ½ cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • ½ cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • Cooking spray
  • Optional toppings: Greek yogurt salsa, cilantro

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, bell pepper, corn, black beans, green onions, cumin, and chili powder. Mix well.
  2. Spray a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
  3. Place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle ¼ cup cheese on half of the tortilla, top with about ¾ cup of the chicken mixture, then another ¼ cup cheese.
  4. Fold the tortilla in half and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden brown and crispy and cheese is melted.
  5. Remove from skillet and let rest for 1 minute before cutting into 3 wedges. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  6. Serve hot with a dollop of Greek yogurt, fresh salsa, and cilantro if desired. Each quesadilla is approximately 385 calories.