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Chicken Quesadillas
This cheesy chicken quesadilla recipe is restaurant quality with a super crispy outside with a warm cheesy filling. Add black beans, peppers, onions, Cajun seasoning, and more!
Prep Time
15
minutes
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Cook Time
20
minutes
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Total Time
35
minutes
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Course:
Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Servings:
4
Calories:
304
kcal
Author:
Stephanie
Ingredients
1
Tablespoon
olive oil
½
onion
finely diced
¼
bell pepper
diced
2
cloves
garlic
minced
1/3
cup
black beans
drained and rinsed
1
Tablespoon
Cajun seasoning
1
cup
Tyson Grilled & Ready Chicken Breast Strips
½
cup
Monterey jack cheese
shredded
½
cup
cheddar cheese
shredded
4
(8-inch) flour tortillas
1
Tablespoon
butter
optional
Cilantro
to garnish or you may add to the filling.
Instructions
Shred the cheese and set aside, allow it to come to room temperature if possible.
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the onions, diced peppers, and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes.
Use a silicone spatula to stir in the black beans. Heat for 1 minute.
Remove from the heat and let them cool.
Add the cooked chicken strips to the pan. Sprinkle on the Cajun seasoning and toss to coat.
Cook until heated through, 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat. Let them cool, then dice into smaller pieces.
Clean the pan and add ¼ of the tablespoon of butter over low heat. You want just a small amount for extra crispy results.
Add no more than ½ cup of filling per quesadilla, and only add the filling to the top half.
Begin with 1/8 cup of cheese, followed by the vegetables, beans, and chicken, and top with another 1/8 cup of cheese.
Cover the pan and allow the cheese to melt, about 3 minutes.
Use a spatula to fold the bottom half of the tortilla over the fillings. Press down gently. Remove from heat.
Repeat for all quesadillas.
Cut each folded tortilla into 2 slices to make 2 quesadillas.
Serve with
salsa
,
guacamole
, and sour cream.
Nutrition
Calories:
304
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
22
g
|
Protein:
14
g
|
Fat:
18
g
|
Saturated Fat:
9
g
|
Cholesterol:
43
mg
|
Sodium:
411
mg
|
Potassium:
244
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
1432
IU
|
Vitamin C:
11
mg
|
Calcium:
253
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg