It is hard to find anyone who doesn’t love quesadillas!  But many tend to stay away because they feel the only good ones are unhealthy ones.  But today I want to change that.  Going to show you one of the many options you can have this delicious favorite without guilt.

Barbecue Chicken and Avocado Quesadillas

chicken avocado quesadilla

 

  • 1 Chicken breast (large)
  • 1/2 cup Barbecue Sauce
  • 1 Avocado (diced)
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella
  • 6 6 inch Whole Grain Tortillas

Additional Options

  • Pico de Gallo (added inside tortilla)
  • Sour Cream (for dipping)
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Add chicken breast and 1/4 cup water to a small casserole pan, cover loosely with foil and cook 45 minutes or until cooked through and juices run clear. Allow chicken to cool until it can be handled, remove skin and discard. Shred chicken with a fork.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken and barbeque sauce.
  4. Place one tortilla on a medium nonstick skillet and turn to medium heat. On one half of the tortilla, sprinkle with 1 heaping tablespoon mozzarella, add 1/6th of chicken barbeque mixture, 1/6th of diced avocado, sprinkle another heaping tablespoon cheese and fold the tortilla over.
  5. Cook on both sides for about 2 minutes or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

It is hard to find anyone who doesn’t love quesadillas!  But many tend to stay away because they feel the only good ones are unhealthy ones.  But today I want to change that.  Going to show you one of the many options you can have this delicious favorite without guilt.

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JC Guidry
Exercise Physiologist, Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, Author and Media Fitness Expert with over 20 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. Has served over 50,000 sessions from one-on-one, semi-private to large group BootCamp classes. Nationally and locally awarded Fitness expert on both ABC & CBS.