As I’ve shared before, I love Mexican food, and Chicken Quesadillas are one of my most favorite Mexican dishes! I think they are wonderful because they remind me of a grilled panini sandwich (which I love), but they also have all of the delicious ‘South of the Border’ flavors that I enjoy, such as salsa and sour cream~ Yum! So…What makes this quesadilla ‘naked’ you may ask?!? Well…quesadillas get their name from the Spanish word “Queso” which means cheese. They are generally made by melting cheese inside a tortilla.
My Naked “Veggie” Quesadillas are different because they have all of the wonderful rich flavors of a cheesy quesadilla without the added calories! Also, this version happens to be totally meat free, so it would be great for a vegetarian as well, (although it’s just as delicious with regular chicken!)
These Naked Quesadillas are extremly easy to make and they are packed with protein and fiber, so they are a great go-to meal when you’re hungry and want to prepare a delicious meal that doesn’t take long too cook!
(Feel free to make them more ‘traditional’ by simply adding 1/4 cup of light cheddar or mozzarella cheese for only 80 more calories!)
Feel free to make them more ‘traditional’ by simply adding 1/4 cup of light cheddar or mozzarella cheese for only 80 more calories! 
13 Comments
lisa said:
that looks really goood! i wanna find those tortillas so I can make these!
Ashley Marg said:
mmmmmm!!! i feel like i’ve posted this on other recipes, but girl.. you and i must have the same taste buds :) i could eat a chicken and veggie quesadilla every day i think!! i’ve never tried the salsa, sour cream, and seasoning combo though.. something my husband would most definitely love! thanks.. once again :D
Liz @ IHeartVegetables said:
Wow, that looks so good! I have some vegan chicken wing things that someone brought over for a super bowl party and they’ve been sitting in my freezer! I’m not usually a big faux meat person, but this recipe looks PERFECT!
Cheryl said:
My Boyfriend pretty much looked at these and said “Must have for lunch”
Ana Maria said:
these look delicious! I have made your corn and black bean tacos into quesadillas and they were awesome, but i’m so excited to try an actual quesadilla recipe!
Jenny said:
I love quesadillas! Those look fabulous! :D
Dominique @ The Good Life said:
This looks FANTASTIC! I’m definitely trying this next time I go home (and actually have access to a kitchen. Oh, dorm life…haha)!
Jackie said:
This looks amazing, I have a panini grill but haven’t opened it yet- guess this gives me a reason to try it :)
Megan@Dirty Dishes Daily said:
That looks incredible. This is my first time to your website and I love it!
Mary said:
My sister just told me about this site and we tried the naked quesadillas last night! They were delish! We opted for black beans instead of chicken. Looking forward to trying it again with chicken!
And Happy Blog Anniversary!!
Cheryl said:
YUMM i need a panini grill
Regiane said:
To make sour cream I learned on a TV show about healthy eating that you can get cottage cheese and mix with lemon juice and it will taste just like sour cream and be way healthier. :)
Katie Farrell said:
Thanks Liz! It’s also delicious with regular chicken as well! :)