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Southwestern Chicken Quesadillas

Southwestern Chicken Quesadillas

Lunch
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
15min
Servings
5
Calories
485
Chef's Note

For a time-saving tip, you can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken shredded instead of raw chicken. Just toss it with the taco seasoning and add it with the beans and corn. These quesadillas are also great for using up leftover vegetables - feel free to customize with what you have on hand!

Tags
kid-friendly
quick
lunch
southwestern
chicken
mexican-inspired
family meal
weekday
high-protein
Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 medium red bell pepper

  • 1 medium green bell pepper

  • 1 medium yellow onion

  • 1 15-oz can black beans

  • 1 cup corn kernels

  • 1 whole lime

  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

  • 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

  • 10 count large flour tortillas

  • 1/2 cup sour cream

  • 1/2 cup salsa

Instructions
  • 1

    Dice 1.5 pounds of chicken breasts into small, bite-sized pieces and place in a bowl. Toss with 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning until evenly coated.

  • 2

    Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes until fully cooked and slightly browned. Remove chicken to a plate.

  • 3

    In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add 1 diced red bell pepper, 1 diced green bell pepper, and 1 diced yellow onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.

  • 4

    Drain and rinse 1 can of black beans. Add the beans and 1 cup of corn kernels to the skillet with the vegetables. Cook for 2 minutes to heat through.

  • 5

    Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the mixture and stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Remove from heat.

  • 6

    Heat a large non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Place one flour tortilla in the pan, sprinkle about 1/4 cup of shredded cheese on half of the tortilla, then add approximately 1/2 cup of the chicken-vegetable mixture on top of the cheese.

  • 7

    Add another 1/4 cup of cheese on top of the chicken mixture, then fold the empty half of the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape. Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side for 2 minutes until crispy and the cheese is melted.

  • 8

    Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling. Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa on the side.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
485
Calories
32g
Protein
42g
Carbs
22g
Fat

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