Easy Chicken Quesadilla
Oh man…enjoy this recipe! This easy chicken quesadilla recipe is not only delicious but fun to make with the entire family. Go big or go home is my motto with this one.
Servings 4
Cost 15
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 1 cup salsa
- 15 oz black beans canned
- 3 cup cheddar cheese shredded; can use other types
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 1 cup water can use chicken broth too
- 15 oz corn canned or fresh; optional
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- large tortillas
Seasoning
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp oregano
- 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseed meal
Instructions
- Cook the chicken - pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt & pepper. Heat 2 Tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken breasts (working in batches if you need. Cook about 6-7 minutes a side or until cooked through. Set aside and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Using the same pan that you used to cook the chicken - heat another 2 tbsp of olive oil. When hot, add the onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes until tender. Add the salsa and heat through.
- Add the black beans and cook for another 3-4 minutes (mash beans if your kids are picky, like mine and won’t eat a full bean). Add the corn and heat through.
- While the beans are cooking, shred the chicken. Taking two forks, start pulling the chicken away from each other until it shreds.
- Add the shredded chicken back into the pan. Add the seasoning while slowly adding some of the water or broth (if needed) to prevent the chicken and seasoning from sticking. Toss to cook until the chicken is warm
- While the chicken warms, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a non-stick pan (large enough to cook the tortilla) on medium heat. Place the tortilla in the pan when oil is heated.
- Add a cup of the grated cheese on top of the tortilla, then add some of the chicken, then another layer of cheese and then the 2nd tortilla.
- Cook one one side of the tortilla for about 3-4 minutes. Careful not to burn. Then flip (using a plate if need be) to the other side and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
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Notes
Cut into small pieces and serve with toppings of your choice. Enjoy!