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.