Jalapeño Popper Chicken Quesadilla

I think I may have an addiction! An addiction to anything involving the flavors of jalapeño poppers. It seems I can not turn down a recipe involving those wonderful flavors.

This recipe definitely did not disappoint. The crispiness of the tortilla followed by the creaminess of the cream cheese with a kick from the jalapeño. All rounded out by some chicken and crispy bacon. Yum!!!

This was completely enjoyed by my whole family with requests to have it again soon. My husband said "I could see eating this once a month" and my oldest daughter said "I definitely want this for my special birthday lunch" (which isn't until November).

Jalapeño Popper Chicken Quesadilla

Ingredients:

• 4 slices turkey bacon
• 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 ounces reduced fat cream cheese
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
• 4 whole wheat tortillas

Directions:

1. In a large skillet over medium heat cook the bacon until crispy.
2. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel to drain.
3. Season the chicken with pepper and garlic powder, then add to the same skillet you cooked the bacon in.
4. Cook the chicken until it is completely cooked.
5. Remove the chicken and let is rest for a few minutes and then cut it into bite sized pieces.
6. In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese and jalapeño.
7. Divide the mixture evenly between the tortillas, spreading to coat the tortilla, just not all the way to the edge.
8. Put one strip of bacon on each tortilla, slightly off center because you will have to fold the tortilla in half later.
9. On top of the bacon add 1/4 cup cheddar cheese to each tortilla.
10. Evenly divide the chicken between the tortillas putting it on top of the cheddar cheese and then fold the tortilla in half.
11. Spray the skillet with cooking spray and cook the quesadillas, in batches, on medium heat until both sides are browned, about 1-2 minutes per side.

Enjoy!!!

Serves: 4
Calories: 326.9
Total Fat: 14.5g
   Saturated: 6.0g
   Polyunsaturated: 0.0g
   Monounsaturated: 0.0g
   Trans: 0g
Cholesterol: 62.5mg
Sodium: 590.1mg
Potassium: 9.5mg
Total Carbs: 27.4g
   Dietary Fiber: 4.1g
   Sugars: 3.2g
Protein: 22.1g
Vitamin A: 2.6%
Vitamin C: 9.7%
Calcium: 5.1%
Iron: 10.4%
*The nutritional information will vary slightly depending on the brands you use.
*Adapted from Cassie Craves.