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Chicken Quesadilla Sandwiches

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 4
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Trendy in restaurants, and now you can make quesadillas at home.
Created Jul 6, 2010
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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
  • 1 lb (500 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
  • 1 green or red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 pkg Old El Paso* Smart Fiesta* Reduced Sodium Fajita Seasoning Mix
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) water
  • 1 pkg Old El Paso* Smart Fiesta* made with Whole Grain Tortillas (8 tortillas)
  • 2 cups (500 mL) shredded reduced fat Cheddar cheese
  • Old El Paso* Thick N' Chunky Salsa (optional)
  • Reduced Fat or Fat Free Sour Cream (optional)

Steps

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    1
    Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes until no longer pink inside; drain excess liquid.
  •  
    2
    Stir in diced peppers, seasoning mix and water. Simmer uncovered 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
  •  
    3
    Evenly divide chicken mixture over half of each tortilla. Sprinkle each with 1/4 cup (50 mL) shredded cheese; fold over to make half-moon shape, pressing lightly.
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    4
    Cook quesadillas in an ungreased, nonstick skillet 3 to 4 minutes per side or until tortilla is browned and crisp and filling is hot. Cut into wedges and serve with salsa and sour cream for dipping, if desired.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    Tip: Try grilling on the barbecue for added flavour.

Nutrition Information

500 Calories, 13g Total Fat, 39g Protein, 59g Total Carbs, 5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings
Calories
500
Total Fat
13g
Saturated Fat
4.5g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
80mg
Sodium
1270mg
Total Carbs
59g
Dietary Fiber
5g
Sugars
5g
Protein
39g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8
8%
Vitamin C
60
60%
Calcium
35
35%
Iron
25
25%
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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