Description
These Ultimate Chicken Quesadillas are packed with flavor and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Filled with BBQ chicken, black beans, cheese, and a blend of spices, these quesadillas are sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Quesadillas:
- 1.5 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 1 15oz. can black beans, drained
- 1/4 red onion
- 1 jalapeño
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce
- 10 7-inch flour tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the chopped chicken, black beans, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, cheddar, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and BBQ sauce. Mix until well combined.
- Assemble the Quesadillas: Spread 1/3 cup of the filling on one half of each tortilla. Fold the tortillas closed.
- Cook the Quesadillas: Cook the filled tortillas in a skillet over medium-low heat until browned and crispy on the outside, and the cheese has melted.
- Serve: Cut each quesadilla in half and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
