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Chicken quesadilla
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 294 kcal —
- Protein 15 g 30%
- Carbohydrate 22 g 8%
- Fat 15 g 20%
- Saturated fat 6.2 g 31%
- Fibre 1.7 g 6%
- Sugars 1.9 g —
- Sodium 745 mg 32%
- Cholesterol 37 mg 12%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 72 µg 8%
- Vitamin C 0.1 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.29 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 2.4 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.2 mg 17%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.18 mg 14%
- Niacin (B3) 4.2 mg 26%
- Vitamin B6 0.08 mg 5%
- Folate (B9) 52 µg 13%
- Vitamin B12 0.19 µg 8%
- Choline 29.8 mg 5%
Minerals
- Calcium 269 mg 21%
- Iron 1.8 mg 10%
- Magnesium 25 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 313 mg 25%
- Potassium 183 mg 4%
- Zinc 1.4 mg 13%
- Copper 0.08 mg 8%
- Manganese 0.27 mg 12%
- Selenium 20.8 µg 38%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 294 | 15 g | 22 g | 15 g |
| 1 × each quesadilla | 180 g | 529 | 27 g | 40 g | 28 g |
| 2 × each quesadilla | 360 g | 1058 | 54 g | 80 g | 55 g |
| ½ × each quesadilla | 90 g | 265 | 14 g | 20 g | 14 g |
| 3 × each quesadilla | 540 g | 1588 | 81 g | 121 g | 82 g |
| 4 × each quesadilla | 720 g | 2117 | 108 g | 161 g | 110 g |
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Questions about Chicken quesadilla
How do you make a chicken quesadilla crisp without burning it?
Use a dry frying pan over medium heat and cook the folded tortilla for about 3–4 minutes per side, pressing it gently with a spatula. Keep the filling in a thin layer so the cheese melts before the tortilla gets too dark.
How do you know when chicken in a quesadilla is cooked through?
Cook raw chicken pieces before adding them to the tortilla; they should reach 75 °C in the centre. Leftover cooked chicken works well too—shred or finely chop it so it heats through quickly.
What cheese goes best in a chicken quesadilla?
Choose a cheese that melts readily, such as Monterey Jack, Cheddar or mozzarella. Grate it rather than using thick slices, and put some both beneath and over the chicken to help hold the filling together.
What can you serve with a chicken quesadilla?
Serve it with salsa, guacamole or sour cream, plus a crisp salad or black beans. Cut it into wedges while hot; it is also a familiar filling for a quick Tex-Mex-style meal.
Can you freeze chicken quesadillas?
Yes. Cool them completely, separate each one with baking paper, and freeze in an airtight container. Reheat from frozen in a covered frying pan over low heat, turning once, then uncover briefly to crisp the tortilla.
Is a chicken quesadilla high in sodium?
It contains 745 mg sodium per 100 g, so a whole 180 g quesadilla provides about 1,341 mg. Cheese and seasoned chicken can add more; use plain cooked chicken and go lightly on salty cheese or salsa if you want to reduce it.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170765 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
