⏱ 30 min totalBasic Chicken Quesadilla
Per 1 serving · 324 g · 5 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein61g29% of calories
- Carbs48g23% of calories
- Fat45g48% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Basic Chicken Quesadilla (324 g) has 852 calories, with 61 g of protein, 48 g of carbohydrates and 45 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (48% of calories). It is high in protein (123% DV), Vitamin A (30% DV) and thiamine (46% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 61%, 118% and 65% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein123%
- Vitamin A30%
- Thiamine46%
- Riboflavin (B2)62%
- Niacin92%
- Vitamin B682%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E10%
- Potassium13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium61%
- Saturated fat118%
- Cholesterol65%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ cup, shredded Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup, shredded Cheddar cheese
½ sprigs Cilantro
2 tortilla, medium Flour tortillas
1 breast fillet Chicken breast
Directions
- 1
Cook and shred the chicken beforehand if possible. Combine the Monterey and Cheddar cheeses in a medium bowl.
- 2
Heat a large frying pan over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Place a tortilla in the pan and sprinkle with half of the chicken, cilantro, and cheese mixture. Top with a second tortilla and cook until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is partially melted, about 3 minutes. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook until the second tortilla is crisp and the cheese is fully melted, about 2 to 3 minutes more.
- 3
Slide the quesadilla onto a cutting board and cut into wedges. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make a second quesadilla. Serve with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream, if desired.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (324 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 273 μg | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 10 μg | 8% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 46% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 62% |
| Niacin | 15 mg | 92% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 82% |
| Folate (B9) | 149 μg | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 50% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 46% |
| Choline | 122 mg | 22% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 926 mg | 93% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 623 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 82 mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 945 mg | 135% |
| Zinc | 5 mg | 45% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 74 μg | 135% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 3 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0.4 μg | — |
| Arginine | 3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 5 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 136 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 50 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 13 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 3 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 5 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 5 g | — |
| Maltose | 2 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 13 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 5 g | — |
| Retinol | 261 μg | — |
| Serine | 3 g | — |
| Starch | 40 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 3 g | — |
| Valine | 3 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 852 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 162minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 102minCycling (moderate)
- 71minRunning (6 mph)
- 120minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Basic Chicken Quesadilla?
One serving of Basic Chicken Quesadilla (1 serving) has 852 calories, which works out to 263 calories per 100 g. That is about 43% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Basic Chicken Quesadilla high in protein?
It provides a solid 61 g of protein per serving (123% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 29% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Basic Chicken Quesadilla keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 46 g of net carbs and 23% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Basic Chicken Quesadilla?
1409 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Basic Chicken Quesadilla?
3.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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