Ingredients
- 2 (32oz) containers Swanson’s reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (14 oz) can Swanson’s reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 12 ounces (¾ lb) chicken breasts, (boneless, skinless), cubed
- 1½ cups carrots, chopped
- 1½ cups celery, sliced
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 3 ounces “no yolk” egg noodle (about ⅓ of an 8 oz bag)
Instructions
- In a large pot, add all the ingredients, except the noodles. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove the cover, stir in noodles. Cook uncovered for 8 more minutes.
- Serves 6 (each serving 2 cups)
Ingredients
- 8 oz cooked skinless boneless chicken breast(s), chopped or shredded
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp table salt
- 8 medium whole wheat tortilla(s), about 6-inches each
- 1/2 cup(s) fat-free black bean dip, spicy-variety
- 6 Tbsp low fat shredded cheddar cheese, sharp-variety
- 2 medium uncooked scallion(s), green parts only, diced
- 4 spray(s) cooking spray
- 1/2 cup(s) fat free salsa
- 2 Tbsp reduced-fat sour cream
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine chicken, lime juice, cumin and salt; toss well to combine.
- Place 4 tortillas on a flat surface and spread each one with 2 tablespoons of bean dip.
- Top each with about 1/3 cup of chicken and then sprinkle each with 1 1/2 tablespoons of cheese; divide scallions over top. Cover with remaining tortillas and gently press down on each one.
- Coat a very large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat.
- Cook quesadillas in a single layer until golden brown on bottom, about 2 minutes.
- Flip quesadillas and press down on them with a spatula; cook until golden brown on second side, about 2 to 3 minutes more.
- Remove to a serving plate and cover to keep warm (or place in a warm oven); repeat with remaining quesadillas.
- Slice each quesadilla into 4 pieces; serve with salsa and sour cream. Yields 1 quesadilla, 2 tablespoons of salsa and 1 teaspoon of sour cream per serving.
