Quick Chicken Black Bean Quesadillas
Whip up a satisfying weeknight dinner in no time with these Quick Chicken Black Bean Quesadillas! Bursting with flavor, this simple yet hearty recipe combines tender cooked chicken, protein-packed black beans, and gooey melted cheddar cheese, all seasoned with a zesty blend of cumin and chili powder. Folded into golden, crispy tortillas and sprinkled with fresh cilantro and green onion, each quesadilla is a perfect balance of texture and taste. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy, family-friendly meal is perfect for busy nights or casual gatherings. Pair with your favorite salsa and a dollop of sour cream for the ultimate crowd-pleaser that's as customizable as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup Canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 pieces Large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons Green onion (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- as needed Salsa (for serving)
- as needed Sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken breast, black beans, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onion, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, chili powder, and salt. Mix until evenly combined.
Lay one flour tortilla on a clean, flat surface. Spread a quarter of the filling mixture evenly over half of the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges. Fold the tortilla in half to form a semicircle. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
Heat 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, place one prepared quesadilla in the skillet.
Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on one side, or until golden brown and crisp. Carefully flip the quesadilla with a spatula and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden.
Remove the cooked quesadilla from the skillet and place it on a cutting board. Repeat the process with the remaining quesadillas, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
Allow the quesadillas to cool slightly before cutting them into wedges. Serve immediately with salsa and sour cream on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2628 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.7 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.9 g | 314% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 544 mg | 181% | |
| Sodium | 4424 mg | 192% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.7 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 200.9 g | 402% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2048 mg | 158% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1074 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
