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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (253g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

jalapeno juice

Splenda granular

reduced-fat tortillas

Calories 285
Calories from Fat 97 (34%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 10.8g 16%
Saturated Fat 6.2g 30%
Monounsaturated Fat 3.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 407mg 16%
Potassium 523mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 6.1g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%
Sugars 2.4g
Protein 39.6g 79%

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Taco Bell Chicken Quesadillas (Light Version)

Recipe #256670 | 18 min | 15 min prep | add private note
MarraMamba

By: MarraMamba
Oct 2, 2007

This is a makeover of grandma2929's Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla into a lighter healthier and lower sodium version. I don't think flavor was compromised on here.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Prepare creamy jalapeno sauce by combining all ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and chill so that flavors develop. Stir occasionally.
  2. 2
    Preheat your barbecue grill to medium heat Spray grill with low cal cooking spray.
  3. 3
    Salt and pepper each side of each chicken breast and the vegetables.
  4. 4
    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.
  5. 5
    When you are ready to build your quesadillas, preheat a 12" skillet over medium low heat.
  6. 6
    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.
  7. 7
    Arrange about 1/4 cup of sliced chicken and fourth of the vegetables over the cheese.
  8. 8
    Spread about 1 tbls of jalapeno sauce over the tortilla on the half with no ingredients on it.
  9. 9
    Fold the sauce-covered half of the tortilla onto the ingredients on the other half and press down with a spatula.
  10. 10
    Cook for about 1 minute, then turn the quesadilla over and cook for a couple more minutes or until the cheese inside is melted.
  11. 11
    Slice into 4 pieces and serve hot.
  12. 12
    Repeat with remaining ingredients.

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From: CaliforniaJan

On Jun 25, 2009

Loved these and the sauce really tasted great with the veggies and chicken. Thanks for posting, made for Everyday is a Holiday tag game.

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    From: mummamills

    On Nov 22, 2007

    I loosely used this recipe to make something I had in the USA. but I am still giving it 5 stars, cause it was a great guide. My nephew is still suckinjg ice, but I loved it. really is nothing like this in Oz, will send this to people

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    From: Lainey6605

    On Dec 6, 2008

    I really liked these alot. This is one of my favorites at Taco Bell and I enjoyed this version. I did omit the zucchini, but I did everything else the same. Loved it. Thanks for sharing!

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    From: ~Jen~

    On Oct 8, 2007

    * Oh I'm so ecstatic that I liked this even BETTER than Taco Bell's! * The sauce had the same taste but BETTER because it was MORE flavorful and definitely spicier,maybe because I chilled it overnight. I used the light mayo version and omitted the veggies to best compare it to the Taco Bell version. Next time I'll try fat free mayo; the sauce was so flavorful that I think it would still be great. In lieu of half regular cheese and half light, I only used Kraft 2% Mexican Cheese. To save time I also used Perdue Short Cuts southwestern style carved chicken breast, and a 10 oz (two cup) package is more than enough for the four servings. Note that when you use four tortillas, each quesadilla uses two tortillas and serves two. Thanks for the makeover!

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