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Hashimoto's-Friendly Chicken and Bell Pepper Quesadillas
Golden corn tortillas hold tender chicken, sweet bell pepper, and melty cheese. A squeeze of lime brightens every crisp, cheesy wedge.
Fits Hashimoto's, Celiac, PCOS and 8 more diets
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Ingredients
- 2 gluten-free corn tortillas
- 120 g boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into small strips
- ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- 30 g pasteurised Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- ¼ lime, cut into wedges
Method
- Warm oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken with garlic, oregano, and cumin until browned.
- Add pepper and cook until tender; chicken reaches 165°F/74°C.5 min timer
- Transfer filling, then warm tortillas in the same skillet.1 min timer
- Fill tortillas with chicken, pepper, and cheese; fold and toast until crisp.3 min timer
- Serve hot with lime wedges for squeezing.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Gluten-free corn tortillas and chicken make this without gluten or soy.
- Picky eater: Familiar chicken, mild seasoning, crisp tortillas, and cheese keep each bite simple.
- No red meat: Chicken and cheese fill these quesadillas, with no red meat.
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