Cilantro Lime Chicken Breakfast Quesadilla
A crisp whole wheat tortilla folded around eggs, chicken, spinach, cheddar, and bright lime-cilantro flavor.
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 37g
- Carbs
- 39g
- Fat
- 24g
Per serving
Ingredients
For 4 servings · 22 min total
- whole wheat tortillas4
- egg4
- cooked chicken breastshredded6 oz
- fresh spinachroughly chopped2 cup
- shredded cheddar1 cup
- limejuiced1
- fresh cilantrochopped4 tbsp
- canola oil4 tsp
- kosher salt1/2 tsp
- black pepper1/4 tsp
Instructions
- 1Roughly chop the spinach and cilantro, juice the lime, and beat the egg with the salt and pepper.
- 2Warm half of the canola oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Add the egg and stir until set and the egg reaches 160F (71C), about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and wipe out the skillet.
- 3Place the tortilla in the skillet over medium heat. Add the egg mixture, chicken, cheddar, cilantro, and lime juice to one half. Fold the tortilla over and cook until golden underneath, about 2-3 minutes.
- 4Brush or drizzle in the remaining oil as needed, flip, and cook until the second side is golden and the reheated chicken reaches 165°F (74°C), about 2-3 minutes. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper.
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