Chicken Quesadillas

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat adds fiber; corn tortillas are often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu is a healthier protein alternative, while canned chicken is more affordable.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and lower in calories; banana peppers are often less expensive.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet until hot.

Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for a couple of minutes.

Add leftover mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for a moment.

Chop the leftover cooked chicken and add it to the skillet with the vegetables.

Stir the mixture to combine and let it heat through for a little bit.

Place a flour tortilla in the warm skillet.

Sprinkle cheese on top of the tortilla, then add the chicken and vegetable mixture on top of the cheese.

Place another tortilla on top and cook for a moment or two.

Flip the quesadilla over and cook the other side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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