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Healthy Baked Chicken Quesadilla

Delicious Healthy Baked Chicken Quesadilla for Easy Dinners

Enjoy a delightful Healthy Baked Chicken Quesadilla featuring savory filling and crispy tortillas, perfect for quick dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Chicken diced, can substitute with tofu or tempeh
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Capsicum (Bell Pepper) chopped
For the Quesadillas
  • 4 pieces Tortillas flour or corn for gluten-free
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese preferably reduced-fat

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Tray

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken Filling: In a bowl, combine diced chicken with olive oil, minced garlic, and seasonings. Mix until coated.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics: Heat oil in a skillet and sauté onions for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the Capsicum: Mix in capsicum with onions and cook for another 2 minutes until softened.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Cook marinated chicken in the skillet for 6-8 minutes until browned.
  5. Combine the Filling: Fold sautéed vegetables back into the skillet with chicken and mix thoroughly.
  6. Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 220°C (430°F) or 200°C (390°F) for fan settings.
  7. Assemble the Quesadillas: Place filling on one side of a tortilla, add cheese, and fold.
  8. Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake for 8 minutes, flip, and bake an additional 8 minutes until golden.
  9. Serve and Relish: Let cool slightly, slice into wedges, and serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow filling to cool before assembling to avoid soggy tortillas. Experiment with different cheeses for variety.

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