Quick Cook Quesadilla
Whip up a flavorful and satisfying meal in minutes with this Quick Cook Quesadilla recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or a speedy snack. Featuring soft flour tortillas packed with gooey melted cheddar cheese, tender cooked chicken, hearty black beans, and juicy diced tomatoes, this quesadilla offers the perfect balance of indulgence and nutrition. A hint of fresh cilantro adds a burst of zest, while a crispy golden-brown crust seals in the goodness. Ready in just 13 minutes from start to finish, this recipe is straightforward and easily customizable with your favorite ingredients. Serve it with creamy sour cream and zesty salsa for dipping, and watch it disappear just as quickly as it was made! Perfect for a super quick Mexican-inspired fix, this dish is as convenient as it is delicious.
The Toxic-Free Cutting Board
Medical-grade titanium. No microplastics. No bacteria. No compromises.
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
- 0.25 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 2 tablespoons diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or butter
- 2 tablespoons sour cream (for serving, optional)
- 2 tablespoons salsa (for serving, optional)
Instructions
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of olive oil or butter, spreading it evenly to coat the pan.
Place one flour tortilla in the skillet as the base for the quesadilla.
Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tortilla.
Layer the cooked chicken, black beans, diced tomatoes, and cilantro (if using) on top of the cheese.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the filling to help everything stick together.
Top with the second tortilla and press gently with a spatula to flatten slightly.
Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and crisp. Use a large spatula to carefully flip the quesadilla and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes.
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and place it on a cutting board. Allow it to cool for 1-2 minutes before slicing into wedges.
Serve warm with sour cream, salsa, or your favorite toppings for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
508 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.7 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 119 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 739 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 38.0 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 503 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 325 mg | 7% | |
*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.
