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Crispy Mediterranean chicken quesadillas with melted cheese and bell peppers on a white plate.

Mediterranean-Style Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas

A crispy, golden whole-wheat tortilla filled with lean Mediterranean-spiced chicken, sautéed bell peppers, onions, and a protein-packed punch of spinach. We use a blend of part-skim mozzarella for the perfect "melt" and sharp white cheddar for a deep flavor that allows you to use less cheese overall. Serve with Greek yogurt for a tangy, high-protein alternative to sour cream.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Middle Eastern
Calories: 415
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 2 cups Grilled or roasted chicken breast seasoned with olive oil, oregano, and garlic
Vegetables
  • 1/2 Red onion diced
  • 1 Red bell pepper sliced thinly
  • 1 Green bell pepper sliced thinly
  • 1/2 cup Corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Finely chopped spinach optional
Cheese
  • 1 cup Part-skim mozzarella shredded
  • 1/2 cup Sharp white cheddar shredded
Tortillas
  • 4 Large Whole-wheat flour tortillas
Seasoning & Cooking Fat
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
  • Extra-virgin olive oil

Method
 

  1. Sauté: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onions and peppers until soft (5 mins). Stir in corn and optional spinach until wilted.
  2. Combine: Add the cooked chicken and spices to the skillet. Stir for 2 minutes until fragrant and warm. Remove filling from the pan.
  3. Assemble: On half of each tortilla, sprinkle a little cheese, add 1/4 of the chicken mixture, and top with more cheese. Fold in half.
  4. Crisp: Wipe the skillet, add a drop of olive oil, and toast each quesadilla over medium heat for 3 minutes per side until golden and the cheese has melted.
  5. Serve: Slice into wedges and serve with Greek yogurt and fresh salsa.

Notes

  • Note 1: To keep this even lighter, you can increase the spinach and peppers while reducing the cheese by half.
  • Note 2: If using rotisserie chicken, be mindful of the salt content and adjust the added salt in the seasoning accordingly.
  • Note 3: For a spicy kick, add a teaspoon of harissa or red chili flakes to the chicken mixture.