Chicken and Red Pepper Quesadillas
- Four 9-inch low-carb tortillas, such as La Tortilla Factory
- 2 cups shredded 75% reduced-fat cheddar, such as Cabot
- 2 cups shredded skinless breast meat from a rotisserie or roast chicken
- One 8-ounce jar roasted red pepper strips (not oil-packed)
- 1/2 cup jarred tomatillo salsa, such as Salpica Cilantro Green Olive Salsa with Roasted Tomatillo
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Heat 2 large nonstick saute pans over medium heat.
- Lay 2 tortillas on a work surface.
- Divide the cheddar cheese between the 2 tortillas.
- Scatter the chicken over the cheese on both tortillas.
- Divide the red pepper strips, salsa, and cilantro between the tortillas.
- Season the toppings with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top each with another tortilla.
- When the pans are hot, spray them generously with cooking spray.
- Carefully place 1 quesadilla in each of the pans.
- Cook until the bottom tortillas are golden and crispy, about 4 minutes.
- Carefully flip the quesadillas, using a plate if necessary, and continue to cook until the bottom tortillas are golden brown and crispy and the filling is hot throughout, about 4 minutes.
- Transfer the quesadillas to a cutting board, cut into wedges, and serve immediately.
- Fat: 76g (before), 9.7g (after)
- Calories: 1,260 (before), 299 (after)
- Protein: 43g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Cholesterol: 63mg
- Fiber: 15g
- Sodium: 1,403mg
tortilla factory, cheddar, breast meat, pepper, salsa, fresh cilantro, salt, nonstick cooking spray
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chicken-and-red-pepper-quesadillas-374888 (may not work)