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High Protein Cheesy & Creamy Garlic Chicken Quesadillas
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High Protein Cheesy & Creamy Garlic Chicken Quesadillas

1 hServes 10Nutri-Score B€€
from @aussiefitness25 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

10 people
  • boneless skinless chicken breast (raw weight)Meat1.8 kg
  • all purpose seasoningSpices15 ml
  • olive oilPantry5 ml
  • chicken brothPantry100 ml
  • garlic (diced)Produce8 pieces
  • fat free evaporated milk (light and creamy)Dairy350 ml
  • smoked paprikaSpices7.5 ml
  • chicken stock powderPantry5 ml
  • dried oreganoSpices5 ml
  • light cream cheeseDairy100 g
  • parmesan cheese (freshly grated)Dairy40 g
  • spinach (chopped)Produce100 g
  • large low carb tortillas (warmed)Bakery10 pieces
  • light cheddar cheese (grated)Dairy500 g

per serving

Nutrition

499kcal

Carbs
23 g
Proteins
68 g
Fat
15 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Place the chicken breasts in a bowl and season generously with the all purpose seasoning.
    • Drizzle with the olive oil and mix well so the chicken is evenly coated.
    Step 1

  2. Cook the chicken

    • Cook the chicken in a pan over medium to high heat with a lid on, about 8 to 10 minutes per side, until fully cooked through.
    • Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
    Step 2

  3. Make the creamy garlic sauce

    • Deglaze the pan with the chicken broth, then add the diced garlic and cook in the juices.
    • Add the evaporated milk, smoked paprika, chicken stock powder, oregano, cream cheese and grated parmesan.
    • Stir well until smooth and creamy.
    Step 3

  4. Add spinach and shredded chicken

    • Add the chopped spinach to the sauce and let it simmer on low heat.
    • Meanwhile shred the chicken with two forks and return it to the pan.
    Step 4

  5. Combine the filling

    • Mix the shredded chicken with the creamy garlic sauce until well combined.
    Step 5

  6. Fill and fold the quesadillas

    • Lay a warm tortilla down and scatter cheddar cheese over one half.
    • Add a portion of the chicken filling, top with another layer of cheddar and fold the tortilla over.
    • Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
    Step 6

  7. Toast the quesadillas

    • Toast each quesadilla in a pan on both sides until golden brown and crispy.
    • Repeat for all the quesadillas, then wrap them up and enjoy.
    Step 7
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