Ultimate Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
5 2 quesadillas each
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Calories
52848 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Others
Ultimate Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
Description
This recipe mixes tender cooked chicken and black beans with finely diced red onion and jalapeño for a mild heat. Fresh cilantro adds herbal brightness, while shredded cheddar cheese creates a creamy, melty texture. The blend is seasoned with chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt, then enriched with BBQ sauce for smoky sweetness and moisture.
The mixture is spread on half of each flour tortilla, folded, and cooked over medium-low heat in a dry skillet. This method crisps the tortilla surface and melts the cheese inside without burning. Sliced into halves, the quesadillas can be eaten as snacks, lunch, or dinner.
The balance of smoky flavors, gentle spice, and cheddar’s richness creates a satisfying bite. The flour tortillas provide a flexible wrap that crisps while holding the filling neatly. These quesadillas can be customized easily with additional vegetables or different cheeses if desired.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups chicken $1.33, cooked, chopped
- 1 oz. can black beans $0.94, drained
- 1/4 red onion $0.24
- 1 jalapeño $0.24
- 1/2 cup cilantro $0.25, fresh
- 2 cups cheddar cheese 4.42, shredded
- 1 tsp chili powder $0.10
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika $0.10
- 1/4 tsp salt $0.01
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce $0.40
- 10 inch flour tortillas $1.98
Instructions
- Add the chopped chicken and drained black beans to a large bowl. Finely dice the red onion. Remove the seeds from the jalapeño, then finely dice. Pull the cilantro leaves from their stems and roughly chop. Add the onion, jalapeño, cilantro, shredded cheddar, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and BBQ sauce to the bowl with the chicken and beans. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
- Place about 1/3 cup of the BBQ chicken mixture on each tortilla and spread it evenly over one half of the surface. Fold the tortilla closed. Cook the filled and folded tortillas in a dry skillet over medium-low heat, until the outside is brown and crispy, the filling has heated through, and the cheese has melted. Cut each quesadilla in half and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 52 quesadillas each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 52848 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 528.48kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 47.6g | 16% |
| Protein | 33.52g | 67% |
| Fat | 21.58g | 33% |
| Sodium | 1922.42mg | 80% |
| Fiber | 10.4g | 42% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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