Crispy Tortilla Filled with Grilled Chicken and Cheese
Recipe Remix: A Healthier Spin on the Crunchwrap Supreme
Let's swallow the nostalgia of the late-night Taco Bell Crunchwrap and sip on a revamped, healthier version that beats the midnight munchies. This delish masterpiece delivers a delightful blend of textures and flavors: a pliable whole wheat tortilla embracing seasoned lean chicken, sour cream, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato, and the crucial crunch - a crispy corn tostada shell. To enjoy the crispy tostada, munch on it straight from the pan for no more than 10 minutes. Offer this tasty treat at a party where everyone gathers around the stove and can cook multiple batches with the help of eager hands to lend a hand with the layering and rolling. You can serve each guest their own or halve them, just remember smaller portions can lead to a messy collapse!
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- Yield: 8 quesadillas
- Difficulty: Medium-High
- Total: 20 mins
- Active: 20 mins
Ingredients (10)
- 1 lb ground chicken breast
- 1 (1.4-ounce) packet low-sodium taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 (15-ounce) jar reduced-fat nacho cheese (or homemade version)
- 8 (10-inch) whole wheat flour tortillas
- 8 (6-inch) corn tostada shells
- 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup medium-diced fresh tomato (about 1 medium tomato)
- 1 cup shredded low-fat cheese: Monterey Jack, cheddar, or a mix
Instructions
- Add the chicken to a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Break up the chicken with a wooden spoon or heat-safe spatula as it cooks. When the chicken is fully cooked, drain off any excess grease and stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Simmer until the flavors combine, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
- Scrape the nacho cheese into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until hot. Spread out the flour tortillas on a large plate (they'll overlap) and cover with a moist paper towel. Microwave until warm and pliable, 20 to 40 seconds.
- Lay 1 flour tortilla on your work surface. Spread a heaping 1/4 cup of the warm chicken in the center. Spoon about 2 1/2 tablespoons of nacho cheese sauce over the chicken and top with 1 tostada shell. Spread about 2 tablespoons of reduced-fat sour cream evenly over the tostada shell, and top with lettuce, tomato, and about 2 tablespoons of cheese.
- To fold, start at the edge of the flour tortilla closest to you and stretch it up and over the center of the quesadilla. Continue to work your way around the tortilla, folding up and over the center in rough pleats. If you end up with an exposed part in the center, tear a patch from an extra flour tortilla and tuck it underneath the tortilla folds-the fillings should be completely covered. Repeat until you've assembled all the quesadillas.
- Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray set it over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add 4 quesadillas to the pan seam-sides down and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip, and cook on the other side until golden brown, another 2 to 3 minutes. Serve this first round immediately; repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
Alternative Variations for a Leaner, Vegan, or High-Protein Crunchwrap:
- Lean Beef Version:
- Use 1 lb (90% lean or higher) ground beef, low-sodium taco seasoning, chopped onions, whole wheat tortillas, with your preferred toppings and cheese.
- Vegan Version:
- Swap the meat with a vegan meat substitute (e.g., Beyond Meat or similar), taco seasoning, whole grain tortillas, vegan cheese or dairy-free alternatives, and your preferred toppings.
- High-Protein Version:
- Use extra lean ground beef (95% lean or higher), half a packet of taco seasoning, whole wheat tortillas, high-protein cheese, and your preferred toppings.
- Low-Carb Version:
- Opt for 1 lb ground chicken, low-carb tortillas, reduced-fat cheese, and your preferred toppings.
- Substitute the corn tostada shell in the Crunchwrap Supreme with a crispy bell pepper or zuccrini slices for a lower-carb, added nutrition version.
- For an uncategorized recipe twist, try layering the seasoned chicken, cheese, and toppings on a bed of nutritious quinoa or brown rice, then wrap it all up in a whole wheat tortilla.
- Instead of using store-bought nacho cheese sauce, make a healthier version at home by blending cashews, nutritional yeast, and unsweetened almond milk for a creamy, dairy-free alternative.
- To add a pop of color and texture, mix shredded carrots, red bell pepper, and corn into the chicken mixture for a deceptively healthy Crunchwrap Supreme that's still packed with flavor.
