Cheesy Cowboy Quesadillas

Gluten Free
Health score
11%
Cheesy Cowboy Quesadillas
10 min.
4
520kcal
21.45%sweetness
92.53%saltiness
30.05%sourness
19.88%bitterness
46.4%savoriness
100%fattiness
100%spiciness

Suggestions

These Cheesy Cowboy Quesadillas are the perfect quick and easy meal for any night of the week. They're loaded with juicy shredded chicken, creamy beans, sweet corn, and a blend of spices, all melted together with cheese and sandwiched between two crispy tortillas. The best part? They're ready in just 10 minutes! Whether you're looking for a tasty lunch or a hearty dinner, these quesadillas will hit the spot. They're also gluten-free, making them a great option for those with dietary restrictions. With a variety of flavors and textures, these quesadillas are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. You can even get creative and add your own twist with different types of cheese or additional spices. So, if you're craving something cheesy, spicy, and satisfying, look no further than these Cheesy Cowboy Quesadillas. They're a fun and flavorful way to switch up your meal routine.

Ingredients

  • 0.5  bell pepper diced
  • 0.5  bell pepper diced
  • tbsp butter 
  • can black beans 
  • cup cheese 
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder 
  • 0.5 cup regular corn 
  • oz cream cheese 
  • 0.5 tsp cumin 
  • tsp garlic minced
  • 0.3 cup onion diced
  • tsp salt 
  • cup chicken shredded
  •  tortillas white

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Toss butter, onions and garlic in a pan and saute for a couple minutes!
  2. Add chicken, beans, corn, pepper, salt, cumin and chili powder.
  3. Let it warm through all the way and then add the cream cheese in spoonfuls so that it can get all melty.
  4. Add in 1 cup of cheese and stir until the mixture gets creamy and cheesy!
  5. Add about ¼ cup of filling to a tortilla and if you are feeling cheesy, add a little extra cheese. We like it cheesy around here!Fry on each side for a couple of minutes until the tortilla is crispy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories520kcal
Protein20.65%
Fat47.47%
Carbs31.88%

Properties

Glycemic Index
79.88
Glycemic Load
7.93
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
22.905652173913%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.18mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
2.11mg

Taste

Sweetness:
21.45%
Saltiness:
92.53%
Sourness:
30.05%
Bitterness:
19.88%
Savoriness:
46.4%
Fattiness:
100%
Spiciness:
100%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:520.02kcal
26%
Fat:27.76g
42.7%
Saturated Fat:14.64g
91.48%
Carbohydrates:41.95g
13.98%
Net Carbohydrates:32.15g
11.69%
Sugar:4.86g
5.4%
Cholesterol:90.77mg
30.26%
Sodium:1540.88mg
66.99%
Protein:27.17g
54.34%
Vitamin C:42.99mg
52.11%
Phosphorus:433.11mg
43.31%
Selenium:27.45µg
39.22%
Fiber:9.8g
39.19%
Vitamin A:1856.72IU
37.13%
Calcium:323.29mg
32.33%
Folate:123.51µg
30.88%
Vitamin B2:0.5mg
29.31%
Vitamin B3:5.47mg
27.34%
Manganese:0.51mg
25.66%
Vitamin B1:0.38mg
25.24%
Iron:4.09mg
22.69%
Vitamin B6:0.4mg
19.86%
Potassium:638.24mg
18.24%
Magnesium:72.57mg
18.14%
Zinc:2.69mg
17.96%
Copper:0.3mg
14.8%
Vitamin B5:1.13mg
11.33%
Vitamin B12:0.47µg
7.82%
Vitamin E:1.17mg
7.77%
Vitamin K:5.64µg
5.37%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%
Source:Pink When