Cheesy Chicken and Bean Quesadillas

Health score
13%
Cheesy Chicken and Bean Quesadillas
60 min.
8
494kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a dish that's not only delicious but also incredibly satisfying? Look no further than these Cheesy Chicken and Bean Quesadillas! Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family meal, this recipe combines the savory flavors of rotisserie chicken, fresh vegetables, and gooey Monterey Jack cheese, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. With a delightful crunch on the outside and a melty, flavorful filling on the inside, these quesadillas are sure to please everyone at the table.

In just 60 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves eight, making it an ideal choice for meal prep or entertaining. The combination of protein from the chicken and black beans, along with the wholesome goodness of rice and veggies, ensures that each bite is not only tasty but also nutritious. Plus, the addition of thick and chunky salsa and creamy sour cream on the side takes the flavor to the next level!

Whether you're looking for a quick lunch option, a hearty main course for dinner, or a fun dish to share with friends, these Cheesy Chicken and Bean Quesadillas are the perfect solution. Get ready to impress your taste buds and those of your loved ones with this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing recipe!

Ingredients

  • cups rotisserie chicken cut shredded finely chopped (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper red chopped
  • 0.3 cup spring onion thinly sliced
  • 15 oz black beans rinsed drained canned
  • 0.5 cup rice white cooked
  • 11 oz flour tortilla for burritos (8 count
  • 12 oz monterrey jack cheese shredded
  • serving pam original flavor shopping list 
  • teaspoon olive oil 
  • cup salsa thick
  • 0.5 cup cream sour

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. In medium bowl, mix chicken, bell pepper, green onions, beans and rice. Top half of each tortilla with 1/2 cup chicken mixture and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Fold other half of each tortilla over filling, press down slightly. Spray top halves of tortillas with cooking spray.
  2. Heat 12-inch skillet over medium-low heat.
  3. Place 2 filled tortillas at a time, sprayed sides down, in skillet. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and hot.
  4. Cut into wedges.
  5. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories494kcal
Protein27.67%
Fat44.28%
Carbs28.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.25
Glycemic Load
9.31
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
15.699565130731%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.36mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:493.76kcal
24.69%
Fat:24.41g
37.55%
Saturated Fat:12.13g
75.79%
Carbohydrates:34.79g
11.6%
Net Carbohydrates:28.86g
10.49%
Sugar:3.87g
4.3%
Cholesterol:103.11mg
34.37%
Sodium:1170.04mg
50.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:34.32g
68.64%
Calcium:420.26mg
42.03%
Phosphorus:355.66mg
35.57%
Selenium:17.14µg
24.49%
Fiber:5.93g
23.73%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
22.69%
Folate:85.46µg
21.37%
Manganese:0.42mg
21.07%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
19.99%
Vitamin A:897.42IU
17.95%
Vitamin C:14.69mg
17.81%
Iron:2.99mg
16.59%
Zinc:1.97mg
13.1%
Vitamin B3:2.62mg
13.08%
Vitamin K:12.68µg
12.07%
Magnesium:47.9mg
11.98%
Potassium:380.44mg
10.87%
Copper:0.19mg
9.55%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.36%
Vitamin B12:0.38µg
6.39%
Vitamin E:0.8mg
5.35%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.35%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.7%