QUESADILLAS CON POLLO EN SALSA VERDE

Name: QUESADILLAS CON POLLO EN SALSA VERDE
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American, American
Ingredients: 1 LB chicken breast; 1/2 white onion; Bay leaves; 5 garlic cloves; 1 lb tomatillos; 1 poblano pepper; Cilantro; 1-3 serrano peppers (spicy); Corn tortillas; Fat free mozzarella cheese; Salt; Avocado oil spray

13 steps

Prep:5minCook:45min

QUESADILLAS CON POLLO EN SALSA VERDE 🇲🇽💚 I managed to get 4 quesadillas at 450 calories and somehow pack OVER 45 grams of protein! Meal prep the chicken & make your quesadillas when you’re ready to enjoy for a quick dinner. Add toppings of choice such as non fat Greek yogurt, lettuce, or more salsa - the possibilities are endless!

Updated at: Fri, 06 Oct 2023 16:36:54 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories249.6 kcal (12%)

Total Fat11.2 g (16%)

Carbs15.1 g (6%)

Sugars5.4 g (6%)

Protein21.9 g (44%)

Sodium307 mg (15%)

Fiber3.1 g (11%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 lbchicken breast

0.5white onion

1 lbtomatillos

Fat free mozzarella cheese

salt

avocado oil spray

Instructions

Step 1

1. Boil the chicken with 2 garlic cloves, bay leaves, and 1/4 an onion. It should take 20-25 minutes depending on the size. Reserve 1/2 cup of broth for the salsa.

Step 2

2. Once cooked, remove, let it cool down, and shred.

Step 3

3. Roast the tomatillos, 1/4 onion, 3 garlic cloves, and serrano peppers using your preferred method (air fry at 390° F for 10 minutes with a light coat of avocado oil spray)

Step 4

4. Once roasted, let the poblano pepper “sweat” for 10 minutes in the air fryer or in a bag.

Step 5

5. Remove the skin of the poblano pepper and remove the seeds and stem.

Step 6

6. Add the roasted vegetables to a blender with a handful of cilantro, 1/2 cup chicken broth, and seasonings to taste.

Step 7

7. Lightly grease a pan avocado oil spray and add in the salsa. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 8

8. Add in the shredded chicken. Let it simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.

Step 9

9. ONE SERVING: warm 4 tortillas up for 30 seconds on each side.