healthier Chicken Quesadillas

healthier Chicken Quesadillas

from thehealthyfoodie.com
10 min
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2-3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion (sliced)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp salt (I use Himalayan salt)
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 lb cooked chicken (shredded)
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/4 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 200 g shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 4 8" whole wheat flour tortillas

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet set over medium heat, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil and then add the onion; cook until softened and slightly caramelized, about 2-3 minutes

  2. 2

    Add the spices and stir well, then add the shredded chicken and stir to coat well.

  3. 3

    Stir in black olives, corn kernels and water and cook until heated all the way through, about 2 minutes. Set aside. 

  4. 4

    Place a medium skillet over the heat source and add a teaspoon or so of oil to it. Add 1 flour tortilla, sprinkle with about one quarter of the shredded cheese, then top with half of the chicken mixture, followed with another sprinkle of cheese and finally, cover with a second tortilla and press it down firmly.

  5. 5

    Cook for a few minutes, until golden brown on the bottom and carefully flip the quesadilla over to cook the other side until golden brown.

  6. 6

    Remove the finished quesadilla to a plate and repeat this entire process to make a second quesadilla with the remaining ingredients, then slice and serve with some salsa and sour cream, if desired.