Name: Chicken, Chard & Sun-Dried Tomato Quesadillas
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 0.5 cup chopped onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3 cups coarsely chopped stemmed chard leaves; 1 tablespoon water; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 0.125 teaspoon salt; 4 ounces shredded cooked chicken; 0.25 cup slivered oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes; 2 (8 inch) whole-wheat tortillas; 0.5 cup shredded fontina cheese

Chicken, Chard & Sun-Dried Tomato Quesadillas

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This easy chicken quesadilla features earthy chard, sun-dried tomatoes and fontina cheese. For added flavor, you can use the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar to cook your veggies.

Carolyn Casner

Published on September 28, 2022

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Chicken Chard and Sundried Tomato Quesadillas — Photo: Rachel Marek

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free High-Protein Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups coarsely chopped stemmed chard leaves
1 tablespoon water
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt
4 ounces shredded cooked chicken
¼ cup slivered oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
2 (8 inch) whole-wheat tortillas
½ cup shredded fontina cheese

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring, until softened and starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add chard, water, pepper and salt; cook, stirring, until the chard is tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken and sun-dried tomatoes; cook, stirring, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Wash and dry the skillet.
Place tortillas on a cutting board. Sprinkle each tortilla with 1/4 cup cheese. Spread about 1 cup chicken mixture across the bottom half of each tortilla and fold the top half over the chicken.
Coat the clean skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add the quesadillas and cook until the tortillas are browned and the cheese has melted, about 2 minutes per side. Cut into wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

417	Calories
20g	Fat
29g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Serving Size 1 quesadilla
Calories 417
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 29g	11%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 30g	60%
Total Fat 20g	26%
Saturated Fat 7g	35%
Cholesterol 80mg	27%
Vitamin A 3740IU	75%
Vitamin C 34mg	38%
Vitamin D 9IU	2%
Vitamin E 2mg	13%
Folate 22mcg	6%
Vitamin K 450mcg	375%
Sodium 717mg	31%
Calcium 252mg	19%
Iron 3mg	17%
Magnesium 80mg	19%
Potassium 650mg	14%
Zinc 2mg	18%
Vitamin B12 1mcg	42%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.