Chicken and Black Bean Quesadilla Wedges
Crispy tortilla wedges loaded with seasoned shredded chicken, black beans, and melted cheese, served with a quick salsa.

Total
30 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
Servings
Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 8 oz cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained
- 1 cup monterey jack cheese
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 lime(optional)
- 2 tbsp cilantro(optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Toss shredded chicken with chili powder, cumin, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brush lightly with olive oil.
- 3
Layer chicken, black beans, and cheese on two tortillas, top with remaining tortillas.
- 4
Cook each quesadilla 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted, pressing gently with a spatula.
- 5
Cut into wedges and serve with salsa topped with chopped cilantro.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
680
34% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrate | 58 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 9 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 1290 mg |
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