Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas

Name: Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cup chicken (cooked, shredded); 0.5 teaspoon chili powder; 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 8 flour tortillas (8-inch); 2 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded); 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained); 1 cup corn (thawed)

Warm, cheesy quesadillas filled with seasoned chicken, served with a side of savory black beans and corn. Quick to make and easily deconstructed for customizable meals.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.42/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cup chicken (cooked, shredded)
0.5 teaspoon chili powder
0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
0.25 teaspoon salt
8 flour tortillas (8-inch)
2 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 cup corn (thawed)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, chili powder, ground cumin, and salt. Stir to combine.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle half a cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over one side of the tortilla. Distribute about 1/2 cup of the seasoned chicken over the cheese. Top with another 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
Place another tortilla on top. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 4 quesadillas.
While quesadillas cook, combine rinsed and drained black beans and thawed corn in a small bowl for the side. If desired, warm the bean and corn mixture slightly.
Slice each quesadilla into wedges. Serve immediately with the black beans and corn on the side. For picky eaters, serve quesadilla components separately for assembly at the table.

Notes

Using pre-cooked shredded chicken (like rotisserie chicken) will save significant time for this recipe. You can customize fillings with other preferred vegetables, just ensure they are finely diced and cook quickly.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 662
Protein: 41.8 g
Carbohydrates: 64.3 g
Fat: 21.7 g
Fiber: 5.6 g
Sodium: 1653 mg
Saturated Fat: 12.2 g
Sugar: 3.2 g
Cholesterol: 91 mg