No items found.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
No results in title/ingredients found. Press enter to perform an advanced search.

Low Carb Low-carb Quesadillas Recipe

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Yield

8
servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cabbage (shredded)
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 4 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ medium onion (sliced or chopped)
  • 1 stalk green onion (tops only)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 dash black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh green chilies (diced)
  • 2 tablespoons pico de gallo
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup jalapeno pepper (chopped)

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Serving Size

½ quesadilla

Carbohydrates

8
g

Protein

43
g

Fat

36
g

Calories

535

Looking for the best low carb quesadillas? Whip up this scrumptious recipe next time you have an urge for low carb quesadillas. Made with only a few ingredients, this low carb quesadillas is easy to whip up and really tasty while also a ideal choice for a keto lifestyle.

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add pepper and onion and season with chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add in diced green chiles and shredded cabbage. Sauté another 2-3 minutes.
  3. Transfer veggie mixture to a plate and set aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix together the cheeses.
  5. Add 1 ½ cups of cheese mixture into the center of each prepared baking sheet on parchment paper. Spread into an even layer and shape into a circle about the size of a tortilla.
  6. Bake cheese “tortillas” until melted and slightly golden around the edge – about 8-10 minutes.
  7. Add veggie mixture and shredded chicken to one half of each cheese “tortilla.” Let cool slightly, then use the parchment paper and a small spatula to gently lift and fold one side over the side with the fillings.
  8. Return to oven for another 3-4 minutes. Then allow to cool before serving.
  9. Repeat steps 5-8 to make 2 more quesadillas for a total of 4 quesadillas.
  10. Cut each quesadilla in half for 8 servings. Garnish with green onion tops, pico de gallo, sliced jalapeños, and sour cream to enjoy.

Find your next recipe

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
No results in title/ingredients found. Press enter to perform an advanced search.