Easy Chicken Quesadilla

Ahh...the chicken quesadilla. So much to love about them. You can order them as an appetizer and as a main course. You can top them so many different types of toppings. You can load 'em up with veggies. You can eat 'em with your hands! There's not too many things in this world I love to eat more than chicken quesadillas. Easy chicken quesadillas...FO SHIZZLE!

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings quesadillas

Calories 1177kcal

Author Tom DeVincenzo

Cost 20

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup onion diced
1 cup bell peppers diced
2 lbs cooked chicken shredded
2 can Rotel diced tomatoes with chilis any version
15 oz canned black beans rinsed
4 cups cheddar cheese shredded; can use other melting cheese too
4 large flour tortillas

Seasoning

2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp oregano
1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseed meal optional

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. When hot, add the onions and green peppers. Cook for about 5 minutes until soft.
Add the cooked shredded chicken and season with salt and pepper to taste. Then add the rest of the seasoning. Mix until thoroughly combined.
Add the Rotel tomatoes and black beans. Mix and heat through. Once hot, set aside.
Spray the non-stick pan with some cooking spray (or grease with a little oil) and heat on medium heat. Once hot, add 1 flour tortilla to the pan.
Add a handful of the grated cheese on top of the tortilla, then add ¼ of the chicken mixture, then another layer of cheese. Finally, top with a 2nd tortilla.
Cook on one side of the tortilla for about 2-3 minutes, being careful not to burn. Then, take a large circular plate (larger than the non-stick pan) and lay it on top of the pan. Remove the pan from heat, and with one hand holding the pan handle, and the other on top of the plate holding firmly to the pan, flip. Return the pan to the heat and using a spatula, slide the tortilla back into the pan, uncooked side down. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Notes

This recipe makes 4 pretty large chicken quesadillas. The last time I made these it fed 5 of us (3 adults and 2 children) with a few slices left over.
Nutritional information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking method and ingredients used. It's advised you calculate your own nutritional values if needed.

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