Keto Chicken Quesadilla
A crisp, cheesy chicken quesadilla made with egg-and-mozzarella tortillas — about 5 g net carbs per serving, including sour cream and avocado.
Serves 2 (2 quesadillas) · Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs (for the tortillas)
- 100 g grated mozzarella (for the tortillas)
- 200 g cooked chicken thigh, shredded
- 60 g grated cheddar
- ½ pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 tsp butter for the pan (cooking fat)
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- ½ avocado, sliced
- 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp smoked paprika, salt; fresh coriander and lime to serve
Method
- Make four keto tortillas from the eggs and mozzarella (bake 10–12 minutes at 200 °C).
- Toss the chicken and peppers with the spices.
- Lay a tortilla in a buttered pan over medium heat. Add half the cheddar and chicken, then top with a second tortilla.
- Cook 2–3 minutes a side until the cheese melts. Repeat with the rest.
- Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream and avocado.
Tip. Leftover roast chicken or the creamy mushroom chicken thighs work here. A flat pan lid makes flipping easier.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 706 kcal |
| Fat | 53.8 g |
| Protein | 49.8 g |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.8 g |
| Fibre | 3.2 g |
| Net carbs | 4.6 g |
Calculated from USDA FoodData Central values for the weights listed; cooking fat counts 70% as eaten (our method). Seasonings are not counted. One serving is 23% of a 20 g net-carb day.
Fitting it to your macros
Need more protein? Increase the main protein ingredient by a third. Need more fat to stay full? Add butter, olive oil or avocado on the plate. The keto macro calculator gives your own daily targets, and Ketora can build a full week around recipes like this.
Frequently asked questions
How many net carbs are in keto chicken quesadilla?
About 4.6 g net carbs per serving (7.8 g total carbohydrate minus 3.2 g fibre), calculated from USDA data for the exact ingredient weights in this recipe.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes — it keeps 3–4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.