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🧀🍗 High-Protein Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas

Crispy • Melty • Filling • Meal-Prep Friendly

These quesadillas are loaded with lean chicken and gooey cheese, giving you a high-protein, satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or post-workout fuel.

⏱ Time & Yield

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 8–10 minutes
Makes: 4 quesadilla wedges (2 large quesadillas)
Serves: 2

🛒 Ingredients

• 1½ cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella or part-skim cheddar
• ½ cup cottage cheese (blended smooth for extra protein & creaminess)
• 2 large high-protein or low-carb tortillas
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Optional add-ins: chopped spinach, onions, jalapeños, bell peppers

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make filling
In a bowl, mix chicken, shredded cheese, cottage cheese, and seasonings.

2️⃣ Assemble
Spread mixture over half of each tortilla. Fold over.

3️⃣ Cook
Heat a non-stick pan on medium.
Cook quesadillas 3–4 minutes per side until golden and melty.

4️⃣ Slice & serve

🥗 Nutrition (per large quesadilla – approx)

• Calories: ~380
• Protein: ~35–40 g
• Fat: ~16 g
• Carbs: ~15–22 g (depends on tortilla)
• Sugar: ~2 g

✔ High-protein
✔ Great for muscle building
✔ Easy meal prep
✔ Kid-friendly

💡 Tips & Variations

• Extra protein: add egg whites or Greek yogurt to filling
• Low-carb: use keto tortillas
• Spicy: add hot sauce or chili flakes
• Air-fryer: 375°F (190°C) for 5–6 minutes
• Meal prep: store cooked quesadillas 3 days refrigerated