Best Quesadillas Roll Recipe

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas add fiber, while corn tortillas are often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cheddar

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while cheddar is a budget-friendly option.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides protein and creaminess, while plain yogurt is often cheaper.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Grilled tofu is a low-calorie protein, while canned beans are cost-effective and protein-rich.

Par boil 2 chicken breasts in 2 cups of water until thoroughly cooked.

Fire roast 3 green chilies and 2 jalapeños, then peel and chop them along with the onions.

Let the chicken cool, then cut it into pieces.

In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and add 2 tablespoons of garlic.

Add the diced chicken, jalapeños, onions, and green chilies to the skillet and stir.

Season with 1/2 tablespoon of cumin and 1 tablespoon of sea salt, then cook for 5-6 minutes.

Remove from heat and let the mixture cool in the refrigerator.

In a bowl, combine the chicken mixture with 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese and 1 cup of sour cream, stirring well.

Warm up flour tortillas and place a portion of the filling in each, rolling them tightly and securing with toothpicks.

Heat about 3 cups of oil in a deep pan until hot, then fry the quesadilla rolls until golden brown, about 3 minutes.

Remove from oil, plate them up, and serve with salsa.

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