Barbecue Chicken Quesadilla

Published on April 8, 2016 | In American Cancer Society Approved | By Extended Stay America |

- Prep Time
- 15 Minutes

A chicken quesadilla is a great way to use up the remnants of a purchased rotisserie chicken or leftovers from last night’s chicken dinner. Tossing the meat in barbecue sauce creates a fusion of two cuisines, giving a classic an unexpected twist. In the mood for something more traditional? No problem. Skip the barbecue sauce and serve with salsa.

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped cooked chicken
1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
2 (8-inch) whole-wheat tortillas
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar or
“Mexican-style” shredded cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion

Nutrition Info

565 Calories
200 - Calories from Fat
22.0 g Total Fat
8.9 g - Saturated Fat
0.0 g - Trans Fat
3.6 g - Polyunsaturated Fat
7.3 g - Monounsaturated Fat
100 mg Cholesterol
1280 mg Sodium
48 g Total Carbohydrate
6 g - Dietary Fiber
8 g - Sugars
41 g Protein

Instructions

In a bowl, combine chicken and barbecue sauce. Lightly coat a skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Place 1 tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle with cheese, chicken, cilantro, and onion. Top with the remaining tortilla. Cook over medium heat until the bottom tortilla is golden and cheese begins to melt. Flip and cook until the bottom tortilla is golden and cheese melts.

Servings : Serves 1
Ready in : 20 Minutes