Yes you can enjoy tasty tortillas on the Slimming World plan! We’ve stuffed ours with a cheesy chicken mix – with the option to adjust the spice levels to suit you. And it’s ready in just 20 minutes, making it a great choice for busy days.
How to make chicken quesadillas
serves 2
13 Swips per serving (deduct 7 Swips if using the wholemeal wrap as a Healthy Extra fibre choice, deduct 6 Swips if using the cheese as a Healthy Extra calcium choice)
ready in 20 mins
What you need:
1 cal cooking spray
½ medium red onion, finely diced
1 medium red pepper, deseeded and diced
2 Slimming World wholemeal tortilla wraps (if you’re using white wraps and counting the Swips, add ½ Swip per serving)
2 skinless and boneless cooked chicken breasts, sliced or shredded
60g Cheddar, grated
finely chopped tomatoes, fat-free natural yogurt and mixed salad, to serve
Tip: If you like a spicy quesadilla, add ½ tsp cumin and ½ tsp chilli powder when you’re cooking the onion and pepper.
What you do:
1. Spray a large non-stick frying pan with 1 cal cooking spray and put it over a medium heat. Add the onion and pepper (plus the spices, if you like) and cook for a few minutes, or until softened. Remove from the pan and set aside.
2. Add a tortilla to the pan and spoon half the veg along one half of the wrap, followed by the chicken and half the cheese. Fold it over and cook for a few minutes, then flip and cook for a couple of minutes more.
3. Remove from the pan and repeat to make a second quesadilla. Slice each quesadilla into 3 triangles, divide between plates and serve with the tomatoes, yogurt and salad.
More on the blog:
8 ways to fill Slimming World wraps
Slimming World lunch ideas
Air fryer pizza recipe
Falafel-stuffed pittas
Smash burger tacos
Yorkshire pudding wrap
More for members
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