Chicken Pesto Quesadilla

5 from 1 vote

Italian Style meets Mexican

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Prep Time 15

Course: Appetizer, dinner, Main Course

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

10 Low Carb Tortillas
1/2 Rotiserrie Chicken Cut up into little strips
1/3-1/2 C. Basil Pesto We love the Kirkland/Costo brand
1 C. Mozarella Cheese
2 C. Rao's Marinara Sauce For Dipping

Equipment

Skillet

Method

Cut up chicken, or if not using store bought rotiserrie, make ground chicken or chicken breast/thigh
Add 1 tsp pesto sauce to one side of tortilla and place in pan.
Add chicken and mozarella, amount listed in recipe should make a full 10 tortillas.
Once melted, fold in half.
Serve with a green veggie and dinner is done.

Notes

Simple, easy and a favorite. When I am in less of a mood to cook I choose this recipe and buy a rotisserie chicken to make is even easier and with lots of added flavor.

DETOX NOTES: Yes, you can do this recipe on the detox, if you have not removed dairy and you use a grain free (no wheat, no corn) tortilla (Coconut Wrap).