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Chicken Quesadillas

Crispy tortillas filled with melted cheese and seasoned chicken for a fast lunch.

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

10 min

Servings

2

Ingredients

  • 4 large Flour tortillas
  • 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 0.5 cup Canned black beans, drained and rinsed(optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Taco seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or vegetable oil
  • 0.25 cup Salsa(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, toss the shredded chicken with the taco seasoning until evenly coated.

  2. 2

    Place two tortillas on a flat surface. Distribute half of the cheese evenly over the tortillas.

  3. 3

    Layer the seasoned chicken and black beans over the cheese, then top with the remaining cheese and the other two tortillas.

  4. 4

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add half of the butter or oil.

  5. 5

    Carefully place one quesadilla in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.

  6. 6

    Flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the second side is crispy and the cheese is fully melted.

  7. 7

    Repeat with the second quesadilla.

  8. 8

    Let rest for 1 minute before slicing into wedges. Serve with salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

520

kcal

Protein

38

g

Carbs

42

g

Fat

24

g

Fiber

4

g

Sugar

2

g

Sodium

980

mg

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