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Chicken Quesadillas
These Chicken Quesadillas made with leftover rotisserie chicken are one of my go-to, easy dinner ideas for busy weeknights! When I want to make something that my whole family will eat but I don't have much time or energy left for any REAL cooking, it's this chicken quesadilla recipe to the rescue. The edges are nice and crispy with loads of melted cheese inside!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 413 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4-6 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese a combination of mozzarella, cheddar, monterey jack, oaxaca, or asadero
- 1 cup black or pinto beans rinsed and drained
- 2 cups leftover shredded chicken rotisserie chicken works great
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil or Butter
Instructions
- Heat oil or melt butter in a large pan or griddle over medium heat.
- Working quickly, add 1-2 tortillas to the pan and sprinkle about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese over each tortilla. Add 1/3-1/2 cup of shredded chicken, along with a couple of tablespoons of beans, and a generous sprinkle of chopped green onions and cilantro.
- Fold each tortilla in half on top of the fillings, then cook until golden brown on the bottom. Flip and cook on the other side until golden brown, the cheese is melted, and the fillings are hot.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas, cheese, and filling ingredients.
- Slice into wedges and serve with sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo or salsa.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
413kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
726mg
(30%)
Potassium
395mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
558IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
350mg
(35%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 413kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 726mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 395mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 558IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 350mg | 35% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.