Low Fat Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla

Satisfy your Tex-Mex cravings with this irresistible Low Fat Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla, a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite! Packed with juicy, spice-rubbed chicken breast, gooey reduced-fat cheddar cheese, and nestled in whole wheat tortillas, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between flavor and health-conscious eating. Seasoned with a zesty blend of garlic, onion, and cumin, the chicken brings a bold, smoky taste that pairs beautifully with the golden-brown tortillas and melty cheese. Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve these crispy quesadilla wedges with your favorite salsa for dipping, and enjoy a high-protein, low-fat meal that's family-approved and utterly satisfying. Keywords: low-fat quesadilla recipe, healthy chicken quesadilla, quick and easy Tex-Mex, low-fat cheese quesadilla.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 piece (about 8 ounces) Boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 cup Reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 pieces Whole wheat tortillas
• 0.5 cup Salsa
• 1 as needed Non-stick cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the chicken. Slice the boneless, skinless chicken breast into thin strips.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Step 3

Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the chicken strips and coat evenly.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken strips and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the middle. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel. Lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 6

Place one whole wheat tortilla in the skillet over medium heat.

Step 7

On one half of the tortilla, spread a quarter of the shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese evenly.

Step 8

Add a quarter of the cooked chicken strips on top of the cheese.

Step 9

Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.

Step 10

Cook the quesadilla for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.

Step 11

Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and chicken.

Step 12

Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with salsa on the side for dipping.

Step 13

Enjoy your low fat chicken and cheese quesadilla hot!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(687.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1440.6

Total Fat 54.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 252.8mg	0%
Sodium 3601.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 111.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.9g	0%
Total Sugars 8.9g
Protein 120.8g	0%

Vitamin D 35.3IU	0%
Calcium 1041.2mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 1523.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.7%

Protein: 33.9%

Carbs: 31.4%