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Chicken and Avocado Quesadilla
Recipe courtesy Juan Carlos Cruz
Show:  Calorie Commando
Episode:  Take Out Foods Renovated
Chicken and Avocado Quesadilla
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
6 ounces low-fat Monterey jack cheese
8 ounces smoked chicken breast, cubed
1 ripe avocado, diced small
1 cup green chiles, drained
4 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
4 ounces fat-free sour cream

Heat a sturdy cast iron pan or griddle over medium-high heat. When the griddle is hot, place 1 tortilla on the griddle and sprinkle 1/8 of the cheese on tortilla. Top with 1/4 of the chicken mixture, 1/4 of the avocado, 1/4 of the green chiles, and 1/4 of the cilantro, and another 1/8 of the cheese. Top with another tortilla. When cheese begins to melt, flip with wide spatula and continue cooking until cheese is melted. Remove from griddle to cutting board. Cut into 4 pieces. Repeat process 3 more times. Serve with fat-free sour cream on the side.

Nutrition Information
Nutritional Analysis per serving Calories 413
Fat 19 grams Saturated Fat 7 grams
Carbohydrates 35 grams Fiber 7 grams

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Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

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