⏱ 55 min totalChicken Quesadilla
Per 1 serving · 120 g · 8 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein16g23% of calories
- Carbs20g28% of calories
- Fat16g49% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Chicken Quesadilla (120 g) has 290 calories, with 16 g of protein, 20 g of carbohydrates and 16 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (49% of calories). It is high in protein (32% DV), Vitamin C (20% DV) and niacin (26% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 22% and 33% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein32%
- Vitamin C20%
- Niacin26%
- Vitamin B624%
- Calcium24%
- Phosphorus38%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A10%
- Thiamine17%
- Riboflavin (B2)18%
- Folate (B9)15%
- Vitamin B1213%
- Pantothenic acid13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium22%
- Saturated fat33%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
1 oz Chicken breast
¼ tbsp Taco seasoning mix
¼ tbsp Olive oil
¹⁄₁₆ medium Green bell pepper
¹⁄₁₆ medium Red bell pepper
¹⁄₁₆ medium Onion
½ tortilla, large Flour tortillas
1 oz Cheddar cheese
Directions
- 1
Preheat the broiler. Grease a baking sheet.
- 2
Toss the chopped chicken with the fajita seasoning, then spread onto the baking sheet. Place under the broiler and cook until the chicken pieces are no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- 4
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the green bell peppers, red bell peppers, onion, and chicken. Cook and stir until the vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Layer half of each tortilla with the chicken and vegetable mixture, then sprinkle with the cheddar cheese. Fold the tortillas in half and place onto a baking sheet.
- 6
Bake quesadillas in the preheated oven until the cheeses have melted, about 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (120 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 90 μg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 5 μg | 4% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 24% |
| Folate (B9) | 59 μg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 μg | 13% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 13% |
| Choline | 32 mg | 6% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 240 mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 210 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 267 mg | 38% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 23 μg | 42% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 4 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 166 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 22 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.4 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.4 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.5 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 75 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 15 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.4 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.3 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
Burning 290 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 55minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 35minCycling (moderate)
- 24minRunning (6 mph)
- 41minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chicken Quesadilla?
One serving of Chicken Quesadilla (1 serving) has 290 calories, which works out to 241 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Chicken Quesadilla high in protein?
It provides a solid 16 g of protein per serving (32% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 23% 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 Chicken Quesadilla keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 19 g of net carbs and 28% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Chicken Quesadilla?
497 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Chicken Quesadilla?
2.2 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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