Grilled Chicken Quesadillas

Health score
14%
Grilled Chicken Quesadillas
35 min.
4
857kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a deliciously satisfying dish? Look no further than these Grilled Chicken Quesadillas! Perfectly crispy on the outside and oozing with cheesy goodness on the inside, these quesadillas are a crowd-pleaser that can be whipped up in just 35 minutes.

Imagine biting into a warm tortilla filled with tender, shredded rotisserie chicken, creamy Monterey Jack cheese, and a hint of spice from pickled jalapeño chilies. The combination of flavors and textures is simply irresistible! Plus, with the addition of black beans, you’re not only enhancing the taste but also adding a nutritious boost to your meal.

Whether you’re serving them for a casual lunch, a cozy dinner, or even as a fun appetizer for a gathering, these quesadillas are sure to impress. They’re easy to customize too—feel free to add your favorite veggies or swap out the cheese to suit your taste. With each bite, you’ll experience a delightful blend of protein, healthy fats, and just the right amount of carbs, making this dish both satisfying and nourishing.

So grab your ingredients and get ready to grill up some mouthwatering quesadillas that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 15.5 oz black beans drained and rinsed canned
  • 0.3 cup pepper flakes sliced chopped
  • 10-inch flour tortilla ()
  • ounces monterrey jack cheese grated
  • 3.5 cups rotisserie chicken cut shredded skinless cooked
  • servings salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • potato masher
  • aluminum foil
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 200F and line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment.
  2. Place beans in a large bowl and use a potato masher or fork to mash them slightly.
  3. Add chicken, cheese and jalapeos and stir to combine. Season with salt.
  4. Place 1 tortilla on a work surface and spread a quarter of chicken mixture over half of tortilla. Fold other half of tortilla over to form a half-moon, pressing firmly. Repeat with remaining chicken mixture and tortillas.
  5. Warm a ridged grill pan or a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook 1 quesadilla at a time, turning carefully once, until cheese is melted and tortillas are golden, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
  6. Transfer grilled quesadilla to prepared baking sheet and place in oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining quesadillas. When all quesadillas are grilled, cut each into 4 wedges and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories857kcal
Protein37.29%
Fat37.54%
Carbs25.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.5
Glycemic Load
11.31
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
20.134347817172%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:857.44kcal
42.87%
Fat:35.75g
55%
Saturated Fat:14.74g
92.15%
Carbohydrates:53.92g
17.97%
Net Carbohydrates:43.75g
15.91%
Sugar:3.34g
3.71%
Cholesterol:236.58mg
78.86%
Sodium:2105.16mg
91.53%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:79.89g
159.77%
Calcium:459.31mg
45.93%
Phosphorus:455.68mg
45.57%
Fiber:10.17g
40.68%
Folate:142.62µg
35.66%
Vitamin B1:0.52mg
34.6%
Selenium:23.25µg
33.22%
Manganese:0.62mg
31.22%
Vitamin B2:0.5mg
29.6%
Iron:5.03mg
27.96%
Vitamin C:16.44mg
19.92%
Vitamin B3:3.93mg
19.66%
Magnesium:67.49mg
16.87%
Copper:0.31mg
15.48%
Zinc:2.26mg
15.1%
Potassium:490.52mg
14.01%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
9.14%
Vitamin A:420.66IU
8.41%
Vitamin K:7.42µg
7.06%
Vitamin B12:0.35µg
5.88%
Vitamin B5:0.43mg
4.25%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.7%
Vitamin E:0.18mg
1.17%
Source:My Recipes