Chicken Quesadilla, Lemon Chia Sparkling Water
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
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