Honey Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas

Ingredients

• 40 oz Chicken Breast (diced into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 tbsp Garlic Salt (for chicken seasoning)
• 1 tbsp Black Pepper (for chicken seasoning)
• 7 oz Canned Chipotle Peppers (blended for marinade)
• 1 Lime Juice (freshly juiced for marinade)
• 2 tbsp Honey (for chicken glaze)
• 6 cup Fat Free Mozzarella (shredded)
• 10 g Fresh Chives (finely chopped)
• 10 Low Calorie Tortillas (standard size)
• 2 cup Cottage Cheese (0% fat, for sauce base)
• 3 tbsp Light Mayo (for sauce)
• 3 tbsp Minced Chipotle Peppers (for sauce)
• 1 Lime Juice (freshly juiced for sauce)
• 0.5 tbsp Garlic Salt (for sauce)
• 0.5 tbsp Black Pepper (for sauce)
• 2 tbsp Honey (for sauce)
• 0.5 cup Fat Free Milk (to thin the sauce)

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the chicken by dicing the 40oz of chicken breast into small, even bite-sized pieces. Season thoroughly with 1 tablespoon of garlic salt and 1 tablespoon of black pepper.

2. 2

   In a blender or food processor, combine 7oz of canned chipotle peppers, the juice of one lime, and 2 tablespoons of honey. Blend until smooth to create the marinade.

3. 3

   Pour the marinade over the seasoned chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until it is fully cooked through and the sauce has reduced into a sticky glaze, approximately 8-10 minutes.

4. 4

   While the chicken cooks, prepare the Chipotle Sauce. In a blender, combine 2 cups of fat-free cottage cheese, 3 tablespoons of light mayo, 3 tablespoons of minced chipotles, the juice of one lime, 0.5 tablespoons of garlic salt, 0.5 tablespoons of black pepper, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 0.5 cups of fat-free milk. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.

5. 5

   To assemble the quesadillas, lay out a low-calorie tortilla. On one half, spread a portion of the fat-free mozzarella, followed by a scoop of the cooked honey chipotle chicken, a sprinkle of fresh chives, and a drizzle of the prepared chipotle sauce. Fold the tortilla in half.

6. 6

   Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the assembled quesadillas in the pan and toast for 2-3 minutes per side until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy, and the mozzarella has melted.

7. 7

   Repeat the assembly and toasting process for all 10 quesadillas. Serve immediately or follow storage instructions for meal prep.

Notes

Freezing Instructions: Wrap the quesadillas individually in aluminum foil or place them in an airtight freezer bag. They can be kept frozen for up to 3 months. Reheating Instructions: Wrap a frozen quesadilla in a wet paper towel and microwave on a plate for 3-4 minutes. For a crispy finish, toast in a pan or air fry for a few minutes after microwaving.

Nutrition per serving

• high-protein
• meal prep
• quesadilla
• main course
• spicy
• low-fat
• healthy