Chicken Fajita Quesadilla

After creating a delicious lime fajita chicken filling, I needed a great way to serve it. Looking for something I could pre-make and pack for lunch, I decided to make a quesadilla. This will definitely be something I will have the ingredients on hand to make often. It was delicious and filling.Ingredients

1 low calorie tortilla (like Ole Xtreme Wellness High Fiber Low Carb Tortilla)
1/4 cup 2% shredded cheese
1/2 cup lime chicken fajita mixture

Directions

Place tortilla on counter. Spread 1/2 cup of the lime fajita chicken on 1/2 of the tortilla. Sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheese on the other half of the tortilla. Fold in half.

Spray a medium sauce pan with non stick cooking spray. Place quesadilla in pan on medium heat until it is lightly brown. Flip and repeat on other side.

Let quesadilla rest for about 2 mins. then cut in half. Serve with sour cream and/or salsa.

Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
Calories: 311
Fat: 14.25 grams
Cholesterol: 91 milligrams
Sodium: 627 milligrams
Carbohydrates: 9.33 grams
Fiber: 25 grams
Sugar: 2 grams
Protein: 35.25 gram
Points: 6.5

Lime Fajita Chicken

I LOVE Mexican food, I am pretty sure I could eat it every day without becoming tired of it. I often cook a big batch of taco meat and freeze it in single serving contains for an easy dinner any night. The one thing I hate about traditional taco filling is the high sodium content in the seasoning. I wanted something low sodium, low calorie, and high in protein, yet flavorful. I decided to use chicken, peppers, and onions to create a fajita flavored filling. Ingredients
1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
2 tbs. canola oil (one tsp. reserved for caramelizing onions and peppers)
1 tbs. white vinegar
1 teaspoon cumin
1 Jalapeno, diced
1/2 green pepper, diced
1 medium white onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium tomato, diced
1 1/4 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast, diced

Directions

In a medium bowl whisk together lime juice, white vinegar, canola oil, & cumin. Next add in diced chicken and Jalapenos. Cover and refrigerate for one hour (up to 24 hours).

Heat a small frying and add 1 tsp. of canola oil, diced green pepper, minced garlic, and diced onion. Stir occasionally until lightly caramelized.

In a large fry pan cook marinated chicken until chicken is fully cooked. Add tomatoes, caramelized onions & caramelized green peppers. Stir until mixed well. Remove from heat and serve.

Serving Size: 1/2 cup (1/6 recipe)
Calories: 150
Fat: 6.25 grams
Cholesterol: 71 milligrams
Sodium: 153 milligrams
Carbohydrates: 4.5 grams
Fiber: 1 grams
Sugar: 2 grams
Protein: 20.25 gram
Points: 3

Strawberry Shortcake Steel Cut Oats

Lately I have been experimenting with steel cut oats. I am not a big fan of them, normally I could take them or leave them, but they are nutritious and perfect to eat when I get to work since I can make a few days worth at a time. Finally I have found a way to cook them that is delicious. This recipe reminds me of strawberry shortcake. The best part is that I was able to turn the steel cut oats in to more of a dessert without adding tons of calories. YUM!
Ingredients
1 cup steel cut oats
4 cups water
1 - 1lb. bag of frozen strawberries (4 reserved for garnish)
4 tbs. Splenda

Directions

In a sauce pan bring water to a boil.

Stir in steel cut oats. Once added reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally for 25-30 minutes (or to desired consistency)

Once oats are done stir in splenda and strawberries, breaking up the strawberries with spoon as you stir. Once mixed well separate into 4 dishes, garnish with a strawberry.

Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
Calories: 187.5
Fat: 2 grams
Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Sodium: 0 milligrams
Carbohydrates: 36.75 grams
Fiber: 5.5 grams
Sugar: 7.75 grams
Protein: 5 gram
Points: 3

Bailey's Hot Cocoa

YUM !!! This is by far my favorite evening treat. Swiss Miss Diet Hot Cocoa is a really good treat in itself at 25 calories, but if i have the extra calories a little Bailey's Irish Cream and Reddi Wip make it AMAZING !!!! A cup of this, a blanket, and a good TV show is the best way to unwind before bed. Serving Size: 1 serving of each in a coffee mug

Calories: 134
Fat: 7 grams
Cholesterol: 136 milligrams
Sodium: 183 milligrams
Carbohydrates: 12.5 grams
Fiber: 1 grams
Sugar: 10.5 grams
Protein: 2 gram
Points: 3

Buddy Fruits

This (as it says on the package) pure blended fruit to go is quite different. It tastes kind of like a fruit roll up, but the consistency is more like jam. I ran into Walmart intending to grab a piece of fruit for breakfast. This was sitting in one of those little display boxes in the produce area with a big sign saying 88cents. It intrigued me. Upon a closer look I saw that it was 100% real fruit, all natural, and no added sugar. I picked up the Apple & Strawberry flavor and flipped it over and saw the only ingredients in this little pouch are apple, strawberry, black current juice, apple juice concentrate. I was shocked no chemicals in this crazy little pouch. The nutrition wasn't really much different than a piece of fruit. I decided I would give this little pouch a shot. Over all I wouldn't buy these regularly. They were good but I get more satisfaction from eating an actual piece of fruit. I will probably buy these and keep them on hand regardless. The expiration date is a good 9 months out so they will be handy to keep in the cabinet. They will be the perfect snack to throw in my backpack when I go for a hike for a hike, or to carry in my purse on a day I think I might need a snack. I may even keep one in my gym bag.Serving Size: 1 Pouch

Calories: 60 grams
Fat: 0 grams
Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Sodium: 10 milligrams
Carbohydrates: 15 grams
Fiber: 1 grams
Sugar: 14 grams
Protein: 0 grams
Points: 1

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Glazed Chicken

Looking for a recipe that was new, healthy, and flavorful I came across a recipe for Chilpotle-Glazed Roast Chicken with Sweet Potatoes on fitnessmagazine.com. I adapted it slightly to make it my own and I must say it was pretty tasty, but watch out it is spicy so if you do not like spice you might not like this recipe.

Ingredients

4 -10oz sweet potatoes (leave skin on and cut into 1" pieces)
1 medium onion cut into large chunks
2 tbs. extra virgin olive oil
2-4 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, minced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tbs. splenda
2 tbs. honey
2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, toss sweet potatoes and onions in olive oil. Place in a foil lined baking dish that has been sprayed with non stick cooking spray. Roast for 25 minutes.

In a medium bowl mix together chilies, garlic, honey, splenda, vinegar, salt, cumin, and cinnamon. This mixture should form a paste. Rub the paste evenly on each chicken breast. Place the chicken breasts on top of the potato mixture. Spoon any additional paste onto chicken breasts. Return to oven and roast the chicken for about another 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and potatoes are tender, Remove from oven and serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
Calories: 585 grams
Fat: 12.5 grams
Cholesterol: 130 milligrams
Sodium: 720 milligrams
Carbohydrates: 72 grams
Fiber: 10 grams
Sugar: 23.25 grams
Protein: 52 grams
Points: 12