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Cheesy Chicken Crunchie Quesadillas

 

Kids Recipe Challenge winning recipe – 2nd place!

Category: School day lunch, grades 1-3

Alexandra, from Toronto, thinks this tastes great and is fun to make.                                                    

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 5 minutes

Makes:  1 serving 

Serve this up with apple slices and a glass of milk.

1 whole wheat pita
Half cooked small boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 50 g/1.5 oz)
Mild or medium salsa 25 mL 2 tbsp

2 thin slices of part skim mozzarella or Swiss cheese (about 30 g/1 oz)

Sour cream (optional)

  1. Slice open pita to create two round slices.
  2. Spread each half of the pita with salsa and top one side with cheese. Shred or chop chicken breast and place on top of cheese. Top with remaining cheese slice and pita round.
  3. Place sandwich in small nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook turning once, for about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  4. Remove to cutting board and cut into 4 triangles. Serve with sour cream, if desired.

Tip #1: If taking it for lunch at school, place triangles and sour cream in separate containers.


Nutrition information (per 1 pita): Calories: 331, Protein: 30 g, Fat: 7 g, Carbohydrate: 38 g, Fibre: 5 g, Sodium: 655 mg

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