Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas

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POINTS® Value: 6 Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 12 min Cooking Time: 10 min Level of Difficulty: Easy
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| A Mexican classic with endless variations: try Monterey Jack cheese and jalapenos, pico de gallo and black beans or shredded jicama and mango salsa. |
Ingredients
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2 cup(s) cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded |
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1 tsp fresh lime juice, or to taste |
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1/4 tsp ground cumin |
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1/4 tsp table salt |
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8 medium whole wheat tortilla(s), about 6-inches each |
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1/2 cup(s) fat-free black bean dip, spicy-variety |
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6 Tbsp low-fat shredded cheddar cheese, sharp-variety |
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2 medium scallion(s), green parts only, diced |
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4 spray(s) cooking spray |
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1/2 cup(s) salsa |
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2 Tbsp reduced-fat sour cream |
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine chicken, lime juice, cumin and salt; toss well to combine.
- Place 4 tortillas on a flat surface and spread each one with 2 tablespoons of bean dip. Top each with about 1/3 cup of chicken and then sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon of cheese; divide scallions over top. Cover with remaining tortillas and gently press down on each one.
- Coat a very large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat. Cook quesadillas in a single layer until golden brown on bottom, about 2 minutes. Flip quesadillas and press down on them with a spatula; cook until golden brown on second side, about 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove to a serving plate and cover to keep warm (or place in oven); repeat with remaining quesadillas.
- Slice each quesadilla into 4 pieces; serve with salsa and sour cream. Yields 1 quesadilla, 2 tablespoons of salsa and 1 teaspoon of sour cream per serving.
Notes
- For even greater flavor, look for a low-fat seasoned Mexican cheese blend.
If you want to make the chicken from scratch, marinate it in a mixture of lime juice, cumin and chipotle chili powder for 30 minutes before grilling or pan frying (with cooking spray); then shred with a fork.
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