Chicken Casadillas

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 11

Tasty and Nutritious Chicken Casadillas Recipe

by The Chefin Mexican

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	18 ounces chicken
	6 tortillas
	2 cups of grated mozzarella cheese
	1 tablespoon canola oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

254

Sugar

Fat

11g

Chicken casadillas are a traditional Mexican dish made with chicken, cheese, and tortillas. This recipe is a healthy spin on the classic dish, with the addition of natural ingredients like canola oil, which is rich in heart-healthy fats. With its high protein content and nutritious ingredients, chicken casadillas are the perfect meal for those who want to maintain a healthy and balanced diet. They're also a great way to use leftover chicken in a creative and delicious way.

Instructions

1.	Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.
2.	Add the canola oil and chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through (about 5 minutes per side).
3.	Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it cool.
4.	Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred it into small pieces.
5.	Place a tortilla onto the skillet, then sprinkle ¼ cup of the grated mozzarella cheese onto one half of the tortilla.
6.	Add ⅓ cup of the shredded chicken on top of the cheese.
7.	Fold the other half of the tortilla over the chicken and cheese to form a half-moon shape.
8.	Cook the casadilla for about 2 minutes per side, or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown.
9.	Repeat steps 5-8 with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and chicken.

PROS

Casadillas are easy and quick to make, and they’re a great way to use leftover chicken.

They are a perfect option for a healthy, protein-packed lunch.

CONS

Casadillas can be high in calories and fat depending on how much cheese you use.

Consuming too much cheese can also increase cholesterol levels.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein, which is essential for building and maintaining muscle mass.
Eating chicken regularly is also linked to lower levels of bad cholesterol (LDL), a reduced risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease and stable blood sugar levels.