| Provided it doesn't come from a drive-through window, eating Mexican is a great way to balance delicious with nutritious. Though it often has its share of high-fat ingredients like beef, sour cream and melted cheese, there's no reason to deprive ourselves of our favourite Mexican dishes anymore. This month Chicken.ca is featuring lower-fat versions of classic Mexican-inspired recipes that are so delicious you won't even know the difference. | | Our version of the classic quesadilla uses lean, sliced chicken breast and lots of veg. For additional protein add some low-sodium black beans and reduce the fat even more by substituting the cheese and sour cream with low-fat versions. |  | - 3 chicken breast(s), cooked
- 3 assorted peppers (red, orange, yellow, green), diced/li>
- 6 mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion(s), diced
- 1 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup black beans, (optional garnish)
or - 1/2 cup black olives, (optional garnish)
|  | - 4 tortillas, 10 inch (25 cm)
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
or
- 1 1/2 cup marble cheese, grated
- banana pepper(s), (optional garnish)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
| |  | - Cut chicken into strips.
- Dice peppers into medium size pieces, about 1/2-inch (1.25 cm). Slice mushrooms, dice onion and mince garlic.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Stir in prepared vegetables. Cook and stir until vegetables are heated through, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add chicken strips, salsa, black beans or black olives. Stir to mix.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place tortillas on baking sheet. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
- Put 1/4 of chicken and vegetable mixture on half of the tortilla. Fold the tortilla in half and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Garnish with banana peppers if desired.
- Bake quesadillas in preheated oven until the cheese has melted. About 12 minutes.
- Serve with side dishes of salsa and sour cream.
|  | Chicken & Tomato Salsa Enchiladas
Use left over chicken and prepare the salsa ahead of time for a perfect weekday dinner or lunch. Try using whole wheat tortillas for added fibre. | | Layered Mexican Chicken Salad
This is great salad to make ahead and serve with soft tortillas or nachos. Layer the ingredients in a glass bowl for a beautiful presentation.
| | This Month from Chicken.ca |  | | How-To Video
In keeping with our Mexican-themed newsletter this month we thought we’d feature one of our favourite recipes from our how-to video collection - How to Make a Wicked Nacho Dip. This fabulous dip takes only minutes to prepare and is sure to be the hit of your next party. | |
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