Chicken Quesadillas Low Fat Recipes

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CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

This is a great recipe for parties. I freeze the leftovers; they reheat quite well. The zesty chicken and cooked peppers are a succulent delight when mixed with the melted cheeses. Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa.

Provided by Heather

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10



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Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Grease a baking sheet.
  • Toss the chicken with the fajita seasoning, then spread onto the baking sheet. Place under the broiler and cook until the chicken pieces are no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the green bell peppers, red bell peppers, onion, and chicken. Cook and stir until the vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Layer half of each tortilla with the chicken and vegetable mixture, then sprinkle with the Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and Monterey Jack. Fold the tortillas in half and Place onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake quesadillas in the preheated oven until the cheeses have melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 504.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced
1 (1.27 ounce) packet fajita seasoning
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 red bell peppers, chopped
1 onion, chopped
10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon bacon bits
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS - LOW FAT

Really good, our favorite "low fat recipe". Tastes fattening but only 6.5 ww points per serving. can serve with salad or spanish rice.

Provided by thepurpleturtle

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10



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Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Saute chicken in broth for 2 minutes. add peppers, onions, garlic, salsa and taco seasoning. Cook until veggies are soft.
  • Place tortillas on a baking sheet and spread refried beans onto half of each trotilla., top with chicken and veggie mixture and shredded cheese.
  • fold each tortilla over and Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
  • serve with fat free sour cream and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 425.4, Carbohydrate 6.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 15.9

1 boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
1/2 cup chicken broth (or oxo, boullion, etc.)
1/2 bell pepper, sliced (red, yellow, orange or green)
1/2 onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup salsa
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
0.5 (14 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
1 cup light cheese, shredded
2 large whole wheat tortillas

ULTIMATE LOW FAT CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

Make and share this Ultimate Low Fat Chicken Quesadillas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kara H

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6



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Steps:

  • coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Cook chicken and tomatoes over medium heat about 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and liquid is evaporated. Set aside.
  • Place tortillas on flat surface. Spread equal portions of chicken mixture over half of each tortilla within 1 inch of edge. Top each with 1/2 cup cheese blend. Fold other half tortilla over filling to close.
  • Clean skillet; coat again with cooking spray. Cook quesadillas over medium high heat about 3 minutes on each side, or until crisp. Cut into wedges and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.8, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 90.1, Sodium 690.2, Carbohydrate 3.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 41.5

nonstick cooking spray
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, in 1/2 inch chunks
1 (10 ounce) can rotel
4 low-fat flour tortillas
1 cup low-fat monterey jack cheese
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese

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