Chicken Quesadilla, Lemon Chia Sparkling Water

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 453kcal

Ingredients

Chicken Quesadilla

  • 2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup Onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 8 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless sliced into thin strips
  • ½ tsp Paprika
  • ¼ tsp Garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp Ground cumin
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 Whole wheat tortilla wraps burrito size
  • 1/4 cup Mozzarella cheese part skim shredded
  • 1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • Greek yogurt optional

Lemon Sparkling Water

  • 24 oz Sparkling water
  • 1 Lemon sliced
  • 2 tsp Chia seeds
  • Ice cubes
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Instructions

  • Prepare all ingredients as listed.
  • Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the onion and green bell pepper and sauté until softened.
  • Add the chicken, paprika, garlic powder, and ground cumin. Season with black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Place the tortilla wraps on a clean surface. Add cheeses and chicken mixture over one half of each tortilla. Fold in half to enclose the filling.
  • Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat and lightly coat with olive oil. Cook the quesadillas until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted. Remove from heat.
  • Pour sparkling water over lemon slices and chia seeds, stir and let sit for 5 minutes for the chia to bloom. Serve over ice if preferred.
  • Serve the chicken quesadilla with greek yogurt optional and lemon chia sparkling water.

Nutrition

Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 665mg | Potassium: 733mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 789IU | Vitamin C: 93mg | Calcium: 350mg | Iron: 3mg

Chicken Quesadilla, Lemon Chia Sparkling Water

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 453 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Chicken Quesadilla

  • 2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup Onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 8 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless sliced into thin strips
  • ½ tsp Paprika
  • ¼ tsp Garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp Ground cumin
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 Whole wheat tortilla wraps burrito size
  • 1/4 cup Mozzarella cheese part skim shredded
  • 1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • Greek yogurt optional

Lemon Sparkling Water

  • 24 oz Sparkling water
  • 1 Lemon sliced
  • 2 tsp Chia seeds
  • Ice cubes

Instructions
 

  • Prepare all ingredients as listed.
  • Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the onion and green bell pepper and sauté until softened.
  • Add the chicken, paprika, garlic powder, and ground cumin. Season with black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Place the tortilla wraps on a clean surface. Add cheeses and chicken mixture over one half of each tortilla. Fold in half to enclose the filling.
  • Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat and lightly coat with olive oil. Cook the quesadillas until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted. Remove from heat.
  • Pour sparkling water over lemon slices and chia seeds, stir and let sit for 5 minutes for the chia to bloom. Serve over ice if preferred.
  • Serve the chicken quesadilla with greek yogurt optional and lemon chia sparkling water.

Nutrition

Calories: 453kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 37gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 665mgPotassium: 733mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 789IUVitamin C: 93mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 3mg
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