TACO BELL CHICKEN QUESADILLAS (LIGHT VERSION)

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This is a makeover of grandma2929's Recipe #118627 into a lighter healthier and lower sodium version. I don't think flavor was compromised on here.

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons low-fat cream cheese
2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream or 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons minced canned jalapeno slices
2 teaspoons jalapeno juice, from canned jalapeno slices
3/4 teaspoon Splenda granular
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 zucchini, sliced long thinly
1 onion, sliced
4 (8 inch) reduced-fat tortillas
1 cup light cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Prepare creamy jalapeno sauce by combining all ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and chill so that flavors develop. Stir occasionally.
  • Preheat your barbecue grill to medium heat Spray grill with low cal cooking spray.
  • Salt and pepper each side of each chicken breast and the vegetables.
  • Grill for 3-5 minutes per side.Lightly grill the vegetables until done. Cut zucchini in smaller slices. When chicken is done, slice it very thin.
  • When you are ready to build your quesadillas, preheat a 12" skillet over medium low heat.
  • When the pan is hot, lay one tortilla in the pan. Arrange about 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup of shredded cheese on half of the tortilla.
  • Arrange about 1/4 cup of sliced chicken and fourth of the vegetables over the cheese.
  • Spread about 1 tbls of jalapeno sauce over the tortilla on the half with no ingredients on it.
  • Fold the sauce-covered half of the tortilla onto the ingredients on the other half and press down with a spatula.
  • Cook for about 1 minute, then turn the quesadilla over and cook for a couple more minutes or until the cheese inside is melted.
  • Slice into 4 pieces and serve hot.
  • Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.2, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 100.3, Sodium 459.9, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.9, Protein 37.5

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