Mexican-style quesadillas with spiced chicken and sautéed pepper and onion, crisped in flour tortillas with melted cheddar and mozzarella; a high-protein meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Cut the pepper and onion into thin strips, shred the chicken, and grate and mix the cheeses.
- 2
Melt half the butter in a pan and cook the pepper and onion over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until soft.
- 3
Add the chicken, paprika, cumin and salt and toss for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- 4
Sprinkle some cheese over one half of each tortilla, top with the chicken mixture and a little more cheese, then fold the other half over.
- 5
Lightly grease the pan with the remaining butter and cook the quesadillas over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes per side until the cheese melts and the tortilla is golden.
- 6
Cut into wedges and serve hot.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 684 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 45 g |
| Carbs | 53 g |
| Fat | 32 g |
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