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Shredded Chicken and Sweet Potato Quesadillas
PostpartumTex-MexEasyServes 225 min
Soft tortillas folded around mashed sweet potato, shredded chicken, and mild cheese, toasted until warm.
Complex carbohydrates from sweet potatoes provide sustained energy for demanding night feeds, while fiber gently supports post-birth digestion, which can often be sluggish. Lean protein from chicken and cheese aids in maternal tissue recovery from birth and provides the necessary building blocks for the first milk coming in. Best of all, it's easily eaten with one hand while holding or feeding your baby.
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One serving≈740 kcal · 50 g protein
Calories740 kcal
Protein50 g
Carbs62 g · 7.1g sugar
Fat34 g · 14.1g sat
Fiber9.1 g
Sodium1,781 mg
Folate53 mcg DFE
Iron4.1 mg
Calcium549 mg
Choline116 mg
Iodine91 mcg
Vitamin D40 IU
Vitamin B121.2 mcg
DHA + EPA16 mg
Zinc4.3 mg
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Ingredients
4 whole wheat tortillas
1 large sweet potato, cooked and mashed
8 oz chicken breast, cooked and shredded
4 oz monterey jack cheese, shredded
½ cup mild salsa (for dipping)
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp cooking oil
Method
- 1If not already prepped, pierce the sweet potato with a fork and microwave until very tender (about 5-7 minutes). Scoop out the flesh and mash it with the cumin and salt.
- 2Spread a thin layer of the mashed sweet potato over one half of each tortilla.
- 3Top the sweet potato layer with shredded chicken and an even sprinkle of cheese, then fold the tortillas in half to close.
- 4Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the folded tortillas (in batches if needed) and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
- 5Slice into wedges and serve warm with mild salsa on the side.
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