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Chicken Quesadilla with Refried Beans

Taco seasoned chicken and refried beans make up the filling in this Chicken Quesadilla recipe that is family friendly and filling.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 359 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2-4 teaspoons taco seasoning depending on preference
  • 1 can (16 oz) refried beans
  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • vegetable oil

Instructions

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  1. Combine chicken, water and taco seasoning in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer (uncovered) for 15 minutes. Stir in retried beans.
  2. Spread approximately 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture over half of each tortilla. Layer cheese, green onions and cilantro evenly over the chicken mixture. Fold each tortilla in half.
  3. In a large skillet, heat a small amount of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot. Quickly fry each quesadilla until slightly crisp, turning once. Cut each quesadilla into quarters.

Notes

  • Adapted from The Great American Brand Name Cookbook
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1quesadilla Calories 359kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 864mg (36%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 359

% Daily Value*

Serving 1quesadilla
Calories 359kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 864mg 36%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.