Healthified Chicken Quesadillas

75% more fiber • 61% less fat • 25% more calcium than the original recipe—see the comparison Mexican food is known for having lots of flavor. We were able to keep the flavor, while cutting fat and calories. From eatbetteramerica.

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PREP TIME
20 Min
TOTAL TIME
20 Min
SERVINGS
4

1: cup shredded cooked chicken breast

1/4: cup Muir Glen® organic salsa (any variety)

2: tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1/2: cup fat-free refried beans

4: low-fat whole wheat tortillas (8 inch)

3/4: cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend (3 oz)

: Additional salsa, if desired

: Fat-free sour cream, if desired

1 In medium bowl, stir chicken, 1/4 cup salsa and cilantro until well mixed. Spread 2 tablespoons beans over half of each tortilla. Top bean side of each tortilla with chicken mixture and cheese. Fold each tortilla in half over filling.
2 Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Spray both sides of each quesadilla with cooking spray; place 2 quesadillas in skillet. Cover; cook 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until filling is heated and tortillas are lightly browned. Repeat with remaining quesadillas. Cut into wedges. Serve with additional salsa and sour cream.

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Expert Tips

We've replaced ingredients with great-tasting alternatives to create better-for-you recipes that are just as yummy as the originals.

We really like the Mexican cheese blend, but you could use reduced-fat Cheddar or Monterey Jack instead.

These quesadillas are a great quick meal—serve them with a tossed salad or some fresh fruit for lunch or dinner.

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Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Quesadilla)

Calories 280

(Calories from Fat 70),

Total Fat 8g

(Saturated Fat 3g,
Trans Fat 0g),

Cholesterol 40mg;
Sodium 720mg;
Total Carbohydrate 32g

(Dietary Fiber 4g,
Sugars 4g),

Protein 21g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Vitamin A 4 %;
Vitamin C 0 %;
Calcium 40 %;
Iron 10 %;

Exchanges:

2 Starch;
0 Fruit;
0 Other Carbohydrate;
0 Skim Milk;
0 Low-Fat Milk;
0 Milk;
0 Vegetable;
0 Very Lean Meat;
2 Lean Meat;
0 High-Fat Meat;
0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

What is healthified?

We've replaced ingredients with great-tasting alternatives to create better-for-you recipes that are just as yummy as the original

Here's the skinny

Before	After
1 cup shredded cooked chicken	1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast
4 flour tortillas (8 inch)	4 low-fat whole wheat tortillas (8 inch)
1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (6 oz)	3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend (3 oz)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Sour cream, if desired	Fat-free sour cream, if desired
	1/2 cup fat-free refried beans

Nutritional Highlights

Calories		380 (before) 280 (after)
Dietary Fiber		1 g (before) 4 g (after)
Fat		2 1/2 (before) 0 (after)
Saturated Fat		9 g (before) 3 g (after)
Total Fat		21 g (before) 8 g (after)

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Posted 9/22/2011 10:50:01 AM REPORT ABUSE mrscrazyed said:

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We found this to be a little on the bland side. There needs to be some spices added, perhaps on top of the beans, before cooking.

Posted 10/19/2010 9:55:29 AM REPORT ABUSE dmndblueyez said:

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Its quick and easy and had a great taste. Next time I think I might use black beans instead of the refried beans. I also made some guacamole to add to the sour cream and salsa. Yumm-o!

Posted 8/20/2010 9:33:18 AM REPORT ABUSE brinaforu said:

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i love this recipe because its easy to make and my four year old and one year old boys love it too. and its rare that i get them to love the same thing

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