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Healthy chicken quesadilla on a plate with a side bowl of pico de gallo.
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5 from 2 votes

Healthy Chicken Quesadilla

The best healthy chicken quesadillas made with chopped chicken, veggies, cheese and tons of flavor. They're customizable, come together in minutes and can be made in advance for quick and easy meals.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Lunch/Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6
Author: Brittany Mullins

Ingredients

  • 1 lb grilled chicken breast cooked and chopped into small chunks
  • ½ Tablespoon olive or avocado oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion diced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup frozen corn
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese pepper jack or monterey jack cheese
  • 6 whole wheat tortillas
  • Toppings: sour cream pico de gallo, guacamole, etc

Instructions

  • Heat oil to a medium skillet over medium heat. Once hot add diced onion and pepper and saute for about 4-5 minutes until softened.
    Cooked onion and tomato in a large skillet.
  • Add spices and frozen corn and mix to combine. Saute for 3-4 more minutes or until corn has thawed and is warm.
    Cooked corn, onion, and tomato in a large skillet.
  • Add cooked chicken and cilantro to the mixture and stir to combine. Taste and season with additional salt or pepper, if needed. Remove from heat.
    Chicken added to a large skillet with cooked onion, tomato, and corn.
  • To assemble the quesadillas, sprinkle a tortilla with ¼ cup of the shredded cheese, leaving a small border all the way around the edge. Spoon ½ cup of the chicken mixture on top, then fold the tortilla in half. Repeat with the remaining five tortillas.
    A large whole wheat tortilla on a plate topped with cheese, chicken, corn, tomato, and onion.
  • To cook immediately: Wipe out the skillet (it will still be hot). Increase the heat to medium and lightly coat the skillet with nonstick cooking spray or a little oil. Cook the assembled quesadillas on both sides until golden and the cheese is melted, about 5 to 6 minutes total. Cut into wedges and serve warm with salsa and guacamole.
    Two chicken quesadillas being cooked in a large skillet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadilla | Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 870mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g