Peach, Chicken & Pepper Jack Quesadillas
These Peach, Chicken & Pepper Jack Quesadillas deliver 74g protein and 669 calories per serving — one of the highest-protein lunch options available. Quick stovetop prep yields 4 servings, letting you batch multiple at once for efficient midweek fueling. Built for anyone targeting 200g+ daily protein without relying on plain chicken breast every meal.
Ingredients
- •Honey(15g)
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(10g)
- •Sour Cream, Fat-Free(240g)
Regular or fat-free both work. Fat-free is thinner but saves ~40 cal/serving.
- •Flour Tortillas
- •Cheese, Monterey Jack, 2%(480g)
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(480g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Peach(480g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh(120g)
- •JalapeñO Pepper(30g)
Instructions
- 1Combine honey and lime juice in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Stir sour cream into honey mixture; cover and chill until ready to serve.
- 2Place tortillas flat on a work surface. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons cheese over half of each tortilla; top each tortilla with 1/2 cup chicken, 1/2 cup peaches, 1 tablespoon cilantro, and 1/2 tablespoon chopped jalapenos. Gently fold tortillas in half.
- 3Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Place 2 quesadillas in the pan, and top quesadillas with a cast-iron or other heavy skillet. Cook 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until tortillas are crisp and lightly browned (leave cast-iron skillet on quesadillas as they cook). Remove quesadillas from pan; set aside, and keep warm. Repeat procedure with the remaining quesadillas. Cut each quesadilla into wedges. Serve with sauce.
Nutrition — Per Serving
669
calories
74g
protein
30g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 27g
- Saturated fat
- 18.1g
- Sodium
- 1098 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.9g
4 servings per batch · ~464g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Peach, Chicken & Pepper Jack Quesadillas have per serving?
Each serving delivers 74g of protein and 669 calories — exceptional protein content for a single meal. The macro breakdown is 30g fat and 27g carbs, making this one of the highest-protein recipes in the PrepForge library.
How long do Peach, Chicken & Pepper Jack Quesadillas take to prep?
This recipe has quick prep time and batch-preps 4 servings at once on the stovetop. You're looking at minimal active time to produce four high-protein meals.
Is Peach, Chicken & Pepper Jack Quesadillas good for muscle gain?
At 74g protein per serving, this recipe is excellent for muscle gain phases where hitting 180-200g daily protein is the priority. The moderate carb content supports workout performance while the high protein load drives muscle protein synthesis.
