Diabetic-Friendly Chicken Quesadilla
🧾 Ingredients (2 servings)
2 low-carb whole wheat tortillas (or almond flour tortillas)
1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
1/2 cup bell peppers, sliced
1/4 cup onion, sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
Salt & black pepper to taste
Optional healthy extras:
1/4 avocado, sliced
Fresh cilantro
Greek yogurt (instead of sour cream)
Salsa (no added sugar)
👨🍳 Instructions
Cook the filling
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add onion and bell peppers, sauté until soft.
Add shredded chicken, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Cook for 3–4 minutes until heated through.
Assemble
Place tortilla in a clean pan.
Sprinkle a little cheese, then add chicken mixture.
Add more cheese on top and cover with another tortilla (or fold in half).
Cook quesadilla
Cook on medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side until:
golden brown
cheese is melted
Serve
Slice into wedges.
Serve with salsa or a spoon of Greek yogurt.
💡 Why it’s diabetic-friendly
Uses low-carb tortillas → helps control blood sugar
High protein (chicken) → stabilizes glucose levels
Healthy fats (olive oil, avocado) → slow digestion
No added sugars
🥗 Nutritional Tips
Pair with a green salad for extra fiber
Keep portions moderate (1 quesadilla per serving)
Choose whole wheat or low-carb wraps instead of white flour