How many calories are in Chicken Quesadilla and Bell Pepper with Tomato Sauce?
Chicken Quesadilla and Bell Pepper with Tomato Sauce has about 870 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Chicken Quesadilla and Bell Pepper with Tomato Sauce is a Dinner international recipe with 870 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
870 kcal
Total Time
25 min
Servings
1
Protein
62.3 g
About This Recipe
Chicken Quesadilla and Bell Pepper with Tomato Sauce is a dinner recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around tortillas, chicken breast, and onion.
Like most enduring dinner recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 870 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 25 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Chicken Quesadilla and Bell Pepper with Tomato Sauce worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
Make a cross-shaped cut at the top of the tomato of about one finger deep.
Place the tomato in a pot with boiling water and boil for 5 minutes. Remove, drain and blend.
Heat half of the oil in a pan over high heat. In the meantime, chop the onion and cut the bell pepper and chicken into strips.
Once heated, add the onion, bell pepper and chicken to the pan. Add salt and pepper and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, stir occasionally.
Cover and continue cooking over medium heat for 5-6 minutes and stir occasionally. Once done, set aside.
Separately, pour the tomato sauce in a pot and add the oil, garlic, salt and pepper to taste.
Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. If you wish, you can add basil or oregano.
Fill the tortillas with the previous mixture. Then, place the quesadilla in a pan and bring to low heat.
Brown for a few seconds per side, remove from heat and cut.
Serve.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Limited
This recipe scores well for protein density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
870
Protein
62.3g
Carbs
73.8g
Fat
37.5g
Fiber
6.7g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
No
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Chicken Quesadilla and Bell Pepper with Tomato Sauce can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chicken Quesadilla and Bell Pepper with Tomato Sauce has about 870 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Chicken Quesadilla and Bell Pepper with Tomato Sauce takes about 25 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 25 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Chicken Quesadilla and Bell Pepper with Tomato Sauce can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. For dietary needs you can use a plant-based version of Mozzarella Cheese. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Chicken Quesadilla and Bell Pepper with Tomato Sauce can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Chicken Quesadilla and Bell Pepper with Tomato Sauce generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Chicken Quesadilla and Bell Pepper with Tomato Sauce gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Chicken Quesadilla and Bell Pepper with Tomato Sauce is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Chicken Quesadilla and Bell Pepper with Tomato Sauce. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Chicken Quesadilla and Bell Pepper with Tomato Sauce is ready when the chicken breast is fully cooked through, no pink in the center for meat, opaque and flaky for fish, and set for eggs. Checking the thickest part with a thermometer or a clean cut is the most reliable test.
No. Chicken Quesadilla and Bell Pepper with Tomato Sauce is not vegetarian as written because it includes Chicken Breast.
Chicken Quesadilla and Bell Pepper with Tomato Sauce is not reliably gluten-free as written. You can often adapt it with gluten-free swaps if needed.
Yes. This recipe includes Milk and Tree Nut. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Chicken Quesadilla and Bell Pepper with Tomato Sauce can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Chicken Quesadilla and Bell Pepper with Tomato Sauce already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 62.3 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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