Chicken Faijta Quesadillas with Cilantro Pesto - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Chicken Faijta Quesadillas with Cilantro Pesto is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Lindsay Funston With the fixings of chicken fajitas, melty pepper jack, and zingy cilantro pesto, this heavenly quesadilla means biz.

Ingredients

3/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips or chunks
1/2 c. plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. Taco Seasoning
kosher salt
2 bell peppers, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
2 c. fresh cilantro (leaves and stems)
1 c. fresh basil leaves
1/4 c. crumbled cotija
1/4 c. almonds
1 clove garlic

Instructions

In a large bowl, coat chicken with oil and taco seasoning and season with salt. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
Add onions and peppers to skillet and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt.
While peppers are cooking, make pesto: In the bowl of a food processor, combine cilantro, basil, and olive oil and pulse until combined. Add cotija, almonds, and garlic and season with salt. Blend until combined.
Wipe out skillet and add butter. Slather a tortilla with pesto and top with chicken, peppers and onions, and pepper jack. Top with another tortilla and cook until crispy, 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and cook other side until golden. Repeat with remaining tortillas and ingredients. Serve with remaining cilantro pesto. (Store remaining pesto in a glass jar in the refrigerator up to 1 week.)

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Basil.

Skinless chicken breast, often heralded for its lean nutritional profile, is undeniably a powerhouse when it comes to protein content. With an impressive 21 grams of protein packed into every 100 grams of the breast, it emerges as a preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when di...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chicken Faijta Quesadillas with Cilantro Pesto good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chicken Faijta Quesadillas with Cilantro Pesto recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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