WW Chicken Quesadilla

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The WW Chicken Quesadilla will require 20 minutes of your time to prepare. You will utilize light items that are not too heavy for Weight Watchers to consume. Your recipe’s major filling ingredients will be chicken breast, vegetables, and cheese. In addition, the ingredients for this meal are not difficult to obtain. Your WW Chicken Quesadilla contains a reasonable number of calories. You will notice that your food is both light and tasty. Making these quesadillas is not difficult; in fact, the method is rather basic. You can make these for parties, gatherings, a light meal, or as a snack.

STATS:

  • Portion size: 1 quesadilla
  • Preparation duration: 10 minutes
  • Serving: 1
  • Cooking duration: 10 minutes
  • Caloric count: 280 kcal
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Total duration: 20 minutes
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Course: Main or snack

EQUIPMENT:

  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Cutting board
  • Spatula
  • Non-stick pan

INGREDIENTS:

  • Half cup chicken breast (cook and shred it)
  • One small whole wheat tortilla
  • Salt
  • Quarter cup mozzarella cheese (reduced-fat and shredded)
  • 2 tbsp chopped onion
  • Black pepper
  • Two tbsp chopped bell pepper
  • Cooking spray
  • Quarter tsp garlic powder
  • ΒΌ tsp paprika

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CHICKEN BREAST:

  • This will be our main item for filling. Weight Watchers can eat this chicken breast as it is healthy and not heavy. Another idea can be turkey breast for your alternative.

WHOLE WHEAT TORTILLA:

  • We will utilize this for the quesadilla’s shape. Fiber will come along if you decide use the whole wheat one. A low-carb tortilla can also be an option for you.

SEASONINGS:

  • Seasonings definitely give a boost of flavor to your snack, and using paprika as well as garlic powder will make your quesadilla taste amazing.

BELL PEPPER AND ONION:

  • The taste of your snack will definitely improve with them. Also, bell peppers will give the bites in your quesadilla crunchiness. Mushrooms or spinach can also be choices for your use.

REDUCED-FAT MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

  • The number of calories will not rise a lot if you are using the reduced-fat one. This mozzarella will give your quesadilla a good taste. You may also use a fat-free one for substitution.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. You will first put your non-stick pan over a medium flame.
  2. Add some cooking spray over it as well.
  3. Then cook your bell pepper and onion for 3 minutes.
  4. Now comes seasonings and chicken, too.
  5. Start mixing all of these ingredients together.
  6. Put this chicken filling on a plate.
  7. Use the tortilla to warm up over a low flame in the pan.
  8. Add reduced-fat mozzarella over the tortilla.
  9. Spread the mix of chicken on one half of your tortilla.
  10. Then comes its folding and cooking from all sides for 3 minutes each.
  11. Slice up your quesadilla and enjoy it.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • You can eat your quesadilla with salsa if you want.
  • A salad will also work fine if you eat it with your quesadilla.
  • Spread some lime juice over your snack for a nice taste as well.

TIPS:

  • Adding your whole wheat tortilla to the warm pan will help it to cook nicely.
  • Filling of your quesadilla should be even and not too much.
  • Cook your chicken before time so that it does not take too much time for you to make your quesadilla.
  • Cutting your veggies into small pieces will help make a neat filling.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Make use of a tight box to keep your snack for a period of three days in the fridge.

FREEZER:

  • You will require a foil to use over your quesadilla to keep it for a period of one month only.

FAQs:

Is it fine to make my quesadilla before any event?

  • Yes, you may easily keep your quesadilla and warm it up whenever you need to.

Will my quesadilla become very spicy after it’s done?

  • Your snack will not be spicy for you to eat.

How can I skip using dairy in my snack?

  • Vegan cheese will help in making your quesadilla dairy-free.

Will corn tortillas be fine for my use here?

  • You can actually make use of them if you like.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Vitamin A: 850 IU

Calories: 280 kcal

Calcium: 220 grams

Iron: 2.1 grams

Fiber: 6 grams

Fat: 7 grams

Sodium: 480 grams

Protein: 26 grams

Total Carbs: 28 grams

Net Carbs: 22 grams

Potassium: 410 grams

WW Points: Five to six