Lactose Free Chicken Quesadilla
Lactose-Free Chicken Quesadilla
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Category
Main Dish
Cuisine
Mexican
Servings
6-8 Quesadilla's
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Calories
420
Savour the deliciousness of our Lactose-Free Chicken Quesadilla, packed with tender chicken thighs, bell peppers, and a blend of spices, all enveloped in creamy lactose-free cheddar cheese. Perfectly crispy and bursting with flavour, this dish is a satisfying meal for any time of day. If you prefer beef or a vegetarian option, check out our other quesadilla recipes!
Ingredients
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6 – 8 flour tortillas
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200g Lactose-Free Cheddar Cheese
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500g Chicken Thighs
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2 Garlic Cloves
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1 Onion
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100g Sweetcorn
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1 Bell Pepper
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2 ½ tbsp Olive Oil
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Spice Mix
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1 tsp Onion Powder
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1 tsp Dried Oregano
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1 tsp Salt
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2 tsp Cumin
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2 tsp Paprika
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¼ tsp Black Pepper
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¼ Cayenne Pepper
Quesadilla's
Filling
Directions
Mix the spice mix ingredients in a small bowl
Drizzle chicken with 1 tbsp oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle over Spice Mix and toss well to coat.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes. Add bell pepper and cook for 1 minute. Transfer to bowl, cool.
Return pan to stove, reduce to medium heat. Add remaining 1/2 tbsp oil. Add chicken and cook for 3 minutes until deep golden. Turn and cook for 3 minutes until cooked through.
Transfer chicken to cutting board, rest for 2 minutes then dice and cool. Combine with bell pepper mixture.
Place tortilla on work surface. Sprinkle one side with a bit of cheese, top with Chicken Filling. Sprinkle with corn, coriander, and top with cheese. Fold in half.
Preheat non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Place quesadilla in skillet, press down lightly, cover with lid. Cook for 3 minutes until underside is golden brown and crispy.
Carefully flip over the folded edge. Press down lightly. Cook for 3 minutes until crispy.
Transfer to cutting board, cut in half. Serve immediately!
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 Serving
- per serving
- Calories
- 420
- Carbs
- 40 grams
- 11%
- Protein
- 26 grams
- 52%
- Fat
- 21 grams
- 32%
- Sugar
- 2 grams
- 2%
- Fiber
- 2 grams
- 10%
