Cheesy Chicken and Bean Quesadillas

Health score
13%
Cheesy Chicken and Bean Quesadillas
60 min.
8
499kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a dish that’s not only delicious but also packed with flavor? Look no further than these Cheesy Chicken and Bean Quesadillas! Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family meal, this recipe serves up to eight people, making it ideal for sharing. With a delightful combination of tender rotisserie chicken, creamy Monterey Jack cheese, and hearty black beans, each bite is a satisfying explosion of taste.

What makes these quesadillas truly special is their versatility. You can easily customize the filling to suit your preferences, whether you want to add more veggies or spice things up with jalapeños. The crispy, golden-brown tortillas provide the perfect crunch, while the melted cheese creates a gooey, comforting texture that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

In just 60 minutes, you can whip up this mouthwatering main course that’s not only filling but also nutritious, with a balanced caloric breakdown. Serve them alongside a zesty salsa and a dollop of sour cream for a refreshing contrast that enhances the overall experience. So gather your ingredients, fire up the skillet, and get ready to impress your friends and family with these irresistible Cheesy Chicken and Bean Quesadillas!

Ingredients

  • 15 oz black beans rinsed drained canned
  • 0.5 cup rice white cooked
  • 11.5 oz flour tortilla for burritos (8 tortillas
  • 0.3 cup spring onion thinly sliced
  • 12 oz monterrey jack cheese shredded
  • teaspoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper red chopped
  • cups rotisserie chicken cut shredded finely chopped (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
  • 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

Calories499kcal
Protein27.5%
Fat44.05%
Carbs28.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.25
Glycemic Load
9.59
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
15.891739109288%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.36mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:499.09kcal
24.95%
Fat:24.54g
37.75%
Saturated Fat:12.18g
76.11%
Carbohydrates:35.66g
11.89%
Net Carbohydrates:29.67g
10.79%
Sugar:3.93g
4.37%
Cholesterol:103.11mg
34.37%
Sodium:1183.08mg
51.44%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:34.46g
68.93%
Calcium:422.85mg
42.28%
Phosphorus:359.31mg
35.93%
Selenium:17.54µg
25.05%
Fiber:6g
23.98%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
22.99%
Folate:87.13µg
21.78%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.51%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.58%
Vitamin A:897.42IU
17.95%
Vitamin C:14.69mg
17.81%
Iron:3.05mg
16.95%
Vitamin B3:2.69mg
13.47%
Zinc:1.98mg
13.17%
Vitamin K:12.8µg
12.19%
Magnesium:48.29mg
12.07%
Potassium:382.66mg
10.93%
Copper:0.19mg
9.64%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.41%
Vitamin B12:0.38µg
6.39%
Vitamin E:0.8mg
5.35%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.38%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.7%