Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas With Healthy Jalapeno Ranch
These Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas are super high protein, gluten free, and guilt free! No one will believe you that these quesadillas are healthy! I love using the cassava flour tortillas by the brand Siete and topping these quesadillas off with my homemade healthy jalapeno ranch, which has a Greek yogurt base. Quesadillas are so quick and easy to make as well so you can't ever go wrong with that. The less dishes the better. Be sure to try my Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Bake as well!
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Reasons to Love These Flatbreads
Quick & Easy: These buffalo chicken quesadillas are so quick and easy to make, and require very simple, minimal ingredients.
Macros: The macros are great, and the ingredients are super clean (assuming you use the same clean brand as me of course). They are also gluten free so they are easy to digest!
Chicken: Chicken is low in calories and high in protein! It is a good source of Vitamin B12 and choline, which is essential for brain development and function. It can help with weight management and decrease your chance of heart disease.
Ingredients
For the Quesadillas:
Chicken -1 lb. cooked shredded chicken - I used @trifecta from my meal prep plan
Buffalo Sauce - 1/3 cup buffalo sauce - I usePrimal Kitchen.
Cheddar Cheese - 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
Tortillas - 8 gluten free tortillas - I used Siete cassava tortillas
Green Onions - 3 green onions, chopped.
Parsley - 1 tbsp. parsley, dried.
Dill - 1 tsp. dill, dried
Greek Yogurt - 1/4 cup of plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
Romaine - 1 cups shredded romaine lettuce.
Jalapeno - 1 jalapeño diced & seeded.
For the Jalapeno Ranch:
Greek Yogurt - 1 cup of plain, nonfat Greek yogurt.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chicken, Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, parsley, and dill. Mix until fully incorporated.
To make the ranch, combine all of the jalapeno ranch ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
Assemble your quesadillas - divide the buffalo chicken, jalapeño, green onions, lettuce, and cheese among 4 tortillas top with remaining 4 tortillas.
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 quesadilla at a time and cook 2-3 minutes per side until crisp and golden brown. Optional - Sprinkle some cheese on the pan first to get a cheesy quesadilla crust!
Serve warm with extra jalapeño ranch, buffalo, and lettuce if desired.
How To Store Leftovers
You can store your leftovers that you plan on eating soon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When you are ready to enjoy these again, just pop them in the microwave for a minute or so.
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Prep Time: 10 minsCook Time: 10 minsTotal Time: 20 mins
Servings4
Calories456
Dietary
Gluten Free, Nut Free
Description
These Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas are super high protein, gluten free, and guilt free! No one will believe you that these quesadillas are healthy! I love using the cassava flour tortillas by the brand Siete and topping these quesadillas off with my homemade healthy jalapeno ranch, which has a Greek yogurt base. Quesadillas are so quick and easy to make as well so you can't ever go wrong with that. The less dishes the better. Be sure to try my Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Bake as well!
Ingredients
1lb chicken breasts (cooked and shredded - I used precooked chicken from my Trifecta meal plan)
1/3cup buffalo sauce (I used Primal Kitchen)
1/4cup Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat)
8 tortillas (I used Siete Cassava Tortillas)
3 green onions (chopped)
1tbsp parsely (dried)
1tsp dill (dried)
1cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
1cup romaine lettuce (shredded)
1 jalapeno (seeded & diced)
For the Jalapeno Ranch
1cup Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat)
1/2cup cilantro (fresh, chopped)
1tsp garlic powder
1tsp onion powder
1 jalapeno (most seeds removed)
1 lime (juiced)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chicken, Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, parsley, and dill. Mix until fully incorporated.
To make the ranch, combine all of the jalapeno ranch ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
Assemble your quesadillas - divide the buffalo chicken, jalapeño, green onions, lettuce, and cheese among 4 tortillas top with remaining 4 tortillas.
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 quesadilla at a time and cook 2-3 minutes per side until crisp and golden brown. Optional - Sprinkle some cheese on the pan first to get a cheesy quesadilla crust!
Serve warm with extra jalapeño ranch, buffalo, and lettuce if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories456kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat19.3g30%
Saturated Fat7.1g36%
Cholesterol146.4mg49%
Sodium1065mg45%
Total Carbohydrate28.1g10%
Dietary Fiber4.8g20%
Sugars2.6g
Protein44.6g90%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Keywords:
buffalo, chicken, gluten free, high protein