When I am craving something a little more carb like but don't want to break my carb bank, I always look to making the recipe for Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla. By using a low carb tortilla wrap, I can cut my net carbs down to 7!
This very simple to make appetizer or snack recipe is made with only 5 ingredients and so tasty! While you may not have as crispy of a tortilla as you may have with a regular flour tortilla, you will still have a delicious treat to enjoy when still sticking to your low carb diet!
When I'm on my own for a meal, I like to make something quick, easy, and for the most part, good for me. The night I made this quesadilla I was craving the buffalo chicken flavor. I had some leftover roasted chicken breast and decided to try a quesadilla.
Which low carb tortilla did I use for this quesadilla recipe?
For this particular recipe I used Trader Joe's Low Carb Whole Wheat Tortilla. One tortilla is only 3 net carbs and perfect for a low carb diet. I felt no guilt whatsoever by doubling the tortilla up and having 6 net carbs! They are full of fiber and super delicious!
Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla
Ingredients
- 2 low carb flour tortillas
- ½ ounce blue cheese , crumbled
- ¾ ounce shredded mexican cheese blend
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1½ ounces cooked chicken breast , sliced
- 2 teaspoons butter
Instructions
- Butter one side of each tortilla using 1 teaspoon butter per tortilla.
- Toss shredded chicken breast and hot sauce together to coat chicken.Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Place 1 tortilla, butter side down on the hot skillet and reduce to medium heat.
- Top the tortilla with ½ of the cheese, ½ of the blue cheese, and all of the chicken mixture.Top chicken mixture with remaining cheeses. Cover with 2nd tortilla, butter side up.
- Cook for 2 minutes, until the bottom tortilla is browned. Carefully turn quesadilla over and cook on other side for 2 minutes, until the quesadilla is browned.Transfer to cutting board and let cool about 5 minutes.
- Slice and serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing, if desired.
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Ellen
We love quesadillas and Buffalo chicken ones sound amazing! I think the kids will love them.
Anne Lawton
Quesadillas are my go to also when I'm by myself or don't know what to eat. There are so many ways to make them, and I love the idea of buffalo flavored.
Liz @ Books n' Cooks
Great recipe! My husband and I are trying really hard to eat better and get back into healthier shape, so I'll definitely be making this recipe in the New Year.
One question - your ingredient list calls for avocado oil but the instructions call for butter. I think one or the other need to be updated, or did I misread something?
Caroline
These sound like a tasty twist on quesedillas, and easy too!
Karen
I love having quesadillas when I'm fixing a meal for just me. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
Lisa Kerhin
I love everything about this recipe! Can't get a better quesadilla than one with Buffalo chicken
Carlee
These are going to be a surefire hit at our house. We love quesadillas and all things buffalo chicken!
Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck
I love the crumbled blue cheese in these...so much flavor!
Sue Lau
Those low carb tortillas are real lifesavers. It keeps me toeing the line when I crave quesadillas and tacos (which is often!) I love that this one is Buffalo-centric too. The hot wing flavors are another crave worth relenting to.
April Crews
These are my FAVORITE! I would pay for these in a restaurant. So hard to believe their PPV is so low!!
Masshole Mommy
This recipe is awesome. I am totally trying these this weekend!