Spicy Chicken Quesadillas

Spicy Chicken Quesadillas

Fresh herbs and pickled jalapenos brighten up these simple yet spicy chicken quesadillas. Serve with a tossed green salad and a side of black beans to round out the meal.

Cooking Light MARCH 2006

• Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 quesadilla and 3 tablespoons salsa)

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions (about 2) 
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 
• 1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeño peppers 
• 1 cup chopped cooked chicken (about 8 ounces), divided 

• 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas 
• 3/4 cup (3 ounces) reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese, divided 
• Cooking spray 
• 3/4 cup salsa 

Preparation

Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl; stir until blended.

Place 1/4 cup chopped chicken over half of 1 tortilla. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons cheese and 1 tablespoon onion mixture; fold in half. Repeat procedure with the remaining tortillas, chicken, cheese, and onion mixture.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Place 2 quesadillas in pan. Cook 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Repeat procedure with remaining quesadillas. Cut each quesadilla in half. Serve with salsa.

Nutritional Information
Amount per serving

• Calories: 328
   
• Calories from fat: 30%
   
• Fat: 10.9g
   
• Saturated fat: 4.8g
   
• Monounsaturated fat: 4.1g
• Polyunsaturated fat: 1.5g
   
• Protein: 27.9g
   
• Carbohydrate: 29.4g
   
• Fiber: 2.1g
   
• Cholesterol: 65mg
   
• Iron: 2.5mg
• Sodium: 786mg
   
• Calcium: 248mg

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