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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Special Diet ยป Egg Free

    Chicken Quesadilla

    Published: Sep 21, 2016 ยท Updated: Apr 3, 2018 ยท Post may contain affiliate links

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    A basic chicken and cheese quesadilla is the answer to your hunger for filling comfort food that doesn't have to be unhealthy. Quesadillas are easy to customize to fit your taste preferences and are a filling & delicious snack or meal when paired with fruits and veggies.

    Chicken Quesadilla from Living Well Kitchen

    What are you favorite cooking memories from childhood? What are you earliest culinary recollections?

    That's a question I find almost impossible to answer. I have too many, which is a great thing in my opinion, so it was tough to think of my recipe for this month's Recipe ReDux.

    But whenever I think of cooking memories, my brain instantly hops to my grandmother Nan.

    If you've been reading the blog for awhile or are following me on Instagram, you've undoubtedly "met" Nan. If you've had the luxury to meet Nan, then you know why I always think of Nan when I think of cooking.

    Nan 2016

    Nan is the best, and she's my primary inspiration for my love of cooking.

    I feel so blessed to have a Nan. Whenever I am brainstorming recipe ideas or need to ask a question, I call Nan. She's better than Google.

    Fun fact about Nan: she's not known for her health food. That's not to say Nan can't cook something fresh & healthy & delicious, but Nan is better known for her hash, cheese dip with bacon, beef tenderloin, and ice cream pie.

    Another fun fact about Nan: never ask her for something to eat. Next thing you know the entire kitchen island (which is huge) is covered in God knows what and you're left feeling full from just looking at all that food.

    Moral of the story: Always know exactly what you want to eat.

    Chicken Quesadilla from Living Well Kitchen

    Ok so to the real point of this post: First Cooking Recollections and Chicken Quesadillas.

    Chicken quesadillas are the first thing I really remember cooking regularly. Nan had a quesadilla maker so I always asked for a quesadilla (and fruit because Nan always had fruit for me and still does) whenever I went to Nan's.

    I didn't have to worry about making any decisions. It was just "hey Nan, can you make me a quesadilla?"

    She pulled out the butter, tortillas, cheese, and chicken, and in less than five minutes, I had a warm, cheesy, tasty meal made with love right in front of me.

    [clickToTweet tweet="This chicken quesadilla fills your hunger for comfort food that isn't unhealthy. #TheRecipeReDux" quote="This chicken quesadilla fills your hunger for comfort food that isn't unhealthy. #TheRecipeReDux"]

    Chicken Quesadilla from Living Well Kitchen

    So maybe it wasn't the healthiest meal on the block but it doesn't have to be that way.

    Using a large whole grain tortilla (instead of a giant flour one) and just a tiny bit of butter (instead of a lot) makes these quesadillas a nourishing snack or light meal.

    Eventually, Nan gave me my own quesadilla maker (which actually turned out to be an electric tortilla press - totally genius), and I made at least one quesadilla per week for my entire four years of high school.

    Now when I make my quesadillas, I usually add in a few extra veggies with the chicken & cheese, but a basic chicken quesadilla brings me back to sitting at Nan's counter watching her cook and eating all the fruit in her kitchen.

    Chicken Quesadilla from Living Well Kitchen

    Chicken Quesadilla

    A basic chicken and cheese quesadilla is the answer to your hunger for filling comfort food that doesn't have to be unhealthy. 
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 1 ounce cooked chicken about ยผ cup chopped
    • 1 large whole grain tortilla
    • 1 teaspoon butter
    • 1 ounce cheese ยผ cup, shredded
    • salsa for serving

    Instructions

    • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Spread butter on one side of a tortilla. Flip the tortilla so the butter side is down.
    • Add the chicken to half of the tortilla (on the non-buttered side). Sprinkle the cheese over the chicken. Fold in half.
    • Transfer to the skillet, and cook for 2-4 minutes per side until the cheese has melted and the tortilla is golden brown and crispy.
    • Cut into slices and serve with salsa. Enjoy!

    Notes

    *Feel free to add cooked veggies with the chicken. You can saute veggies before assembling the quesadilla to add to it.
    *Use any protein you like. Beans, turkey, steak, or tofu.
    *Add ยผ teaspoon garlic powder, ยผ teaspoon paprika, and โ…› teaspoon salt if desired.
    *If your tortilla is frozen, thaw before filling.
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

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    Nutrition Facts
    Chicken Quesadilla
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    346
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    20
    g
    31
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    10
    g
    63
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    62
    mg
    21
    %
    Sodium
     
    518
    mg
    23
    %
    Potassium
     
    59
    mg
    2
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    22
    g
    7
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    2
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    17
    g
    34
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    410
    IU
    8
    %
    Calcium
     
    286
    mg
    29
    %
    Iron
     
    1.7
    mg
    9
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    *
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    A basic chicken and cheese quesadilla is the answer to your hunger for filling comfort food that doesn't have to be unhealthy. This quesadilla recipe is easy to customize to fit your taste preferences and is a filling & delicious snack or can even be lunch or dinner when paired with fruits and veggies.

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    1. Liz says

      September 22, 2016 at 9:05 am

      5 stars
      I want to meet your Nan! She sounds amazing.. and I think we have stories to share!! My sisters always joked when I got home from parties they'd be concerned I'd burn down the house b/c I would ALWAYS make quesadillas at like 2 am lol. Not a shining moment but nevertheless, delicious! I have a tortilla press too... lunch party?

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      • Meme says

        September 22, 2016 at 6:28 pm

        HAHA!! I thought about writing about my late night quesadilla making sessions (every weekend) but felt like I should probably leave that out haha! My friends always knew they'd get quesadillas if they came over ๐Ÿ™‚
        Lunch party fo sho!

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