Mexican Quesadillas
Mexican Quesadillas deliver 48g protein and 420 calories per serving — a higher-protein option that works as lunch or dinner. Six servings prepare on the stovetop in minimal time, hitting your macros without repetitive meal formats. Layer with your preferred vegetables and salsa to customize carbs and micronutrients.
Ingredients
- •2 lbs Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •1 Mexican seasoning blend(3g)
- •250 g Yellow Onion, diced
- •200 g Spinach, diced
- •200 g Bell Pepper, diced
- •1 Zest from 1 lime(45g)
- •8 oz Cheese, Pepper Jack, shredded
- •6 Crimpit flatbread wraps(1200g)
- •5 Olive oil(1000g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
Instructions
- 1Season chicken tenders with all-purpose Mexican seasoning.
- 2Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- 3Dice onions, radish, and peppers. Add lime zest and squeeze lime juice over the top (poke holes in lime with fork first).
- 4When chicken is halfway through cooking on second side, pull to half the pan and add vegetable mixture. Let simmer for 4 minutes.
- 5Shred cooked chicken and mix with peppers.
- 6Shred the block of pepper jack cheese.
- 7Fill crimpit with chicken mixture and cheese. Close for 20 seconds to seal. Repeat 6 times.
- 8Spray pan with avocado oil and toast all 6 quesadillas.
- 9Place into 6 meal prep containers.
Nutrition — Per Serving
420
calories
48g
protein
15g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 4019g
6 servings per batch
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Mexican Quesadillas have per serving?
Each serving has 48g of protein and 420 calories with 15g fat and 40g carbs. This higher-protein quesadilla option supports muscle-building goals without excess calories.
How long does Mexican Quesadillas take to prep?
Quick prep time on the stovetop with 6 servings per batch means you can have a full batch ready in minimal time. The yield is smaller than other Mexican recipes in this collection, making it suitable for shorter prep sessions or smaller households.
Is Mexican Quesadillas good for muscle gain?
At 48g protein and 420 calories per serving, these quesadillas provide substantial protein for muscle gain phases with a reasonable calorie load. The balanced macros support training performance and recovery.
