I've been back on the health wagon when it comes to eating. I have been eating a lot more flat type breads than ones with years. I have been rocking wraps, salads, and quesadillas as of late...Now salads are kind of idiot proof so I am not going to go into those. I have been experimenting with wraps and quesadillas.
J.J.'s Philly Cheese Steak Quesadilla
Serves: 2
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
- 2 medium flour Tortilla wraps (I use whole wheat.)
- 4 slices frozen Philly Cheese Steaks
- 1/2 green Bell Pepper, diced (optional)
- 1/3 cup Onion, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh mushrooms (optional)
- 1/3 cup fresh Tomatoes, diced (optional)
- 2 slices of American cheese
- 2 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Chop bell pepper, onions and tomatoes.
- Preheat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove frozen Philly Cheese steak meat from package. Break into bite-size pieces and add to skillet.
- Add pepper, onions, and onion, stirring frequently.
- Cook 5 to 6 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked, drain.
- Cover each quesadilla with one of each type of cheese per tortilla.
- Place half the meat mixture on one half of each quesadilla.
- Top with fresh tomatoes, if desired.
- Fold the other half over meat mixture.
- Place on baking stone or baking sheet. (I also brown on a hot griddle sprayed lightly with a cooking spray.)
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until tortillas begins to turn light brown.
- Remove from oven, transfer to plates and serve immediately.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2⁄3 cup franks red hot or Texas Pete pepper sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese...want it really hot? Use pepper jack!
- 4 10-inch flour tortillas (warmed...again I use whole wheat)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
Directions
- Pre season chicken with garlic powder, salt and black pepper to taste.
- Combine 1/3 cup of hot sauce and 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large plastic storage bag.
- Add the chicken and shake a bit to ensure chicken is evenly coated with marinade.
- Marinade chicken at least 30 minutes.
- Grill chicken until done.
- Slice chicken into strips.
- Place chicken in bowl and add 1/3 cup of hot sauce and dressing and cheese, mix well.
- Place chicken mixture and lettuce down the center of the tortilla.
- Roll tortilla in same fashion as a burrito.
- Cut in half.
Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups Diced Grilled Chicken Breast
- ½ cups Frank Red Hot or Texas Pete Sauce
- 1 head Romaine Lettuce
- 1 bag (8 Oz. Size) Mozzarella Cheese Or Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Whole Grain Tortillas (again use what you like)
- ½ cups Ranch Dressing
Directions
Mix the chicken with buffalo sauce. On a hot skillet, throw in chicken, and cheese on one side of a tortilla. Fold in half. Cook on high heat for about two minutes. Flip! Cook an additional 2 minutes on the other side. Serve with a ranch and lettuce.
