Chicken Black Bean Quesadilla
This is a variation of our healthy quesadilla base recipe that incorporates two other recipes on our website: Mexican shredded chicken and non-refried beans. Don’t worry – they are all quick, easy, and as always, delicious!
Servings: 8 quesadillas
Calories: 288kcal
Ingredients
- 8 whole wheat tortillas (~8")
- 1 cup easy refried black beans
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 2 cups Mexican shredded chicken
- 1 teaspoon butter or canola oil
Instructions
- Preheat a griddle or skillet over medium low heat.
- Spread 2 Tablespoons of black beans to cover each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edge. Top half of each tortilla with ¼ cup shredded cheese, then ¼ cup Mexican shredded chicken. Fold each tortilla in half.
- Brush griddle or skillet with ~½ teaspoon oil or butter. Once butter is melted, add quesadillas. Cook until golden and toasty on one side and the cheese is partially melted, 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully flip and cook on the other side for 2-3 minutes more or until the tortillas are golden and toasty on both sides and cheese is melted. Cook in batches, using more oil or butter as needed.
- Remove quesadillas carefully from pan. If cutting, allow to cool slightly. Serve with condiments to YOUR taste. Enjoy!
Notes
Click here for the Mexican shredded chicken recipe and easy refried black beans recipe. Make these in advance for even quicker prep time.
Room temperature or warm fillings cook faster and ensure that they are heated all the way through.
Condiments to YOUR taste
- Plain Greek yogurt, lime crema, or sour cream
- Salsa
- Pickled jalapeños
- Guacamole
Nutrition
Serving: 1quesadilla | Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 551mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 412mg | Iron: 2mg