Taco Bell Chicken Quesadillas Light Version

Craving the bold flavors of Taco Bell but looking for a healthier twist? This lightened-up version of Chicken Quesadillas delivers all the mouthwatering goodness with lower fat and calories. Tender, seasoned chicken breast is paired with a creamy, smoky chipotle sauce made from fat-free sour cream and light mayonnaise, then layered with reduced-fat Mexican cheese inside whole wheat or low-carb tortillas. Each quesadilla is pan-cooked to golden perfection, achieving that signature crisped exterior and gooey interior without the guilt. Perfect for a quick, 30-minute meal, these quesadillas serve as a satisfying lunch, dinner, or snack the whole family will devour. Pair with salsa or extra sour cream for a guilt-free fiesta on your plate!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 4 pieces Whole wheat or low-carb tortillas
• 1 cup Reduced-fat shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 2 tablespoons Fat-free sour cream
• 2 tablespoons Light mayonnaise
• 0.5 teaspoon Chipotle chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0 as needed Olive oil spray
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 2

Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat and lightly coat it with olive oil spray.

Step 3

Cook the chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C). Remove from pan and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice into thin strips.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the fat-free sour cream, light mayonnaise, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder to create the quesadilla sauce.

Step 5

Spread a thin layer of the sauce over one side of each tortilla.

Step 6

Sprinkle 1/4 cup of reduced-fat shredded Mexican cheese blend over half of each tortilla.

Step 7

Distribute an equal amount of sliced chicken over the cheese layer.

Step 8

Fold each tortilla in half to form a half-moon shape.

Step 9

Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly coat with olive oil spray.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Remove the quesadillas from the skillet and let them cool for 1 minute before slicing them into wedges.

Step 12

Serve warm with additional fat-free sour cream or salsa, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(726.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1486.3

Total Fat 51.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 363.5mg	0%
Sodium 2738.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 94.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g	0%
Total Sugars 5.5g
Protein 157.5g	0%

Vitamin D 17.4IU	0%
Calcium 1047.0mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 1466.5mg	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: 31.6%

Protein: 42.7%

Carbs: 25.6%