Kickin’ Chicken Quesadillas

Categories: Chicken, Entrées

         

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Recipe Information

Serving Size

1 quesadilla

Yield

Makes 10 servings

Nutrition Information

One serving is 210 calories, 8 g fat, 40 mg cholesterol, 580 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, and 7 g protein

Key

c = cup, T = tablespoon, t = teaspoon, lb = pound, oz = ounce, fl oz = fluid ounce, pkg = package

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Cream cheese, ⅓ less fat, softened
  • 5-6 oz Greek yogurt, plain
  • 1 pkg Taco seasoning, no salt added, Get Fresh recipe
  • 1 c Mexican cheese blend, shredded, reduced fat
  • 2 c Chicken breasts, cooked, rinsed and drained (2–10 oz cans)
  • 1 cn Diced tomatoes with green chilies, 10 oz, rinsed and drained
  • 10 Whole wheat tortillas
  • Cooking spray
  • Optional: Chopped tomatoes, peppers, or onion for garnish

Directions

  1. BEAT the cream cheese until smooth and soft. MIX in yogurt.
  2. ADD spices, then cheese and chicken. MIX well.
  3. ADD diced tomatoes/green chilies and MIX.
  4. HEAT skillet over medium-high heat. SPRAY pan with cooking spray.
  5. PLACE ⅓ cup of the mixture in a tortilla. FOLD in half and TOAST each side until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
  6. CUT into wedges and SERVE. Garnish with chopped tomato, peppers, or onion, if desired.

Chickasaw Nation Nutrition Services

Get Fresh! is an initiative of the Chickasaw Nation. This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. For more information on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or the FDP Grocery Stores, visit www.GetFreshCooking.com.