Honey Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas

Steps

Preparation and Cooking

1. 1

   Add the chicken breast, 1 tablespoon garlic salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, and the canned chipotle peppers to a slow cooker. Cook according to your slow cooker’s chicken setting or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches 165°F (74 °C) (74°C (165 °F)) internally. Rotisserie chicken may be used instead as a shortcut.

2. 2

   While the chicken cooks, add the cottage cheese, light mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, lime juice, ½ tablespoon garlic salt, ½ tablespoon black pepper, 2 tablespoons honey, and fat-free milk to a blender.

3. 3

   Blend the sauce ingredients until smooth and creamy, with no noticeable curds remaining. Set the sauce aside.

4. 4

   When the chicken is cooked, drain off some of the cooking liquid so the filling will not be watery.

5. 5

   Shred the warm chicken with two forks or a stand mixer, then return it to a large bowl or the slow-cooker insert.

6. 6

   Add the blended chipotle sauce to the shredded chicken and stir until the chicken is evenly coated.

7. 7

   Add the fat-free mozzarella and fresh chives. Mix thoroughly so the cheese and chives are distributed throughout the chicken mixture.

8. 8

   Place one low-calorie tortilla on a work surface and spread an even portion of the chicken filling over one half, leaving a small border around the edge. Fold the tortilla over the filling to form a quesadilla. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling to make 10 quesadillas.

9. 9

   Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the quesadillas in the dry pan, working in batches if necessary, and toast until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese has melted, turning once so both sides brown evenly.

Freezing and Reheating

10. 10

    Serve immediately, or cool the quesadillas completely before wrapping each one in aluminum foil or placing them in an airtight freezer bag.

11. 11

    Freeze for up to 3 months.

12. 12

    To reheat from frozen, wrap one quesadilla in a wet paper towel and place it on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave for 3–4 minutes, or until heated through. For a crisp finish, toast it in a pan or air fryer for a few additional minutes.

    Start 4-minute timer