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Chicken and White Bean Quesadillas

Chicken and White Bean Quesadillas

Dinner
Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
15min
Servings
4
Calories
840
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Chef's Note

Using leftover chicken thighs from Day 3 makes this meal incredibly fast. Sautéing the bell pepper first ensures a nice bite without any raw crunch inside your warm, cheesy quesadillas.

Tags
chicken
beans
quesadilla
mexican
dinner
leftovers
easy
budget-friendly
Ingredients
  • 1.5 lb leftover cooked boneless skinless chicken thighs

  • 1 medium green bell pepper

  • 15 oz Great northern beans

  • 1 tsp Tajin seasoning

  • 8 medium flour tortillas

  • 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese

  • 1 cup tomato salsa

Instructions
  • 1

    Wash, core, and finely dice 1 medium green bell pepper.

  • 2

    Drain and rinse 1 can (15 oz) of Great northern beans.

  • 3

    Shred 1.5 lb of leftover cooked boneless skinless chicken thighs (reserved from Day 3) into bite-sized pieces.

  • 4

    Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced green bell pepper and sauté for 4 minutes until slightly softened.

  • 5

    Add the 1.5 lb of shredded leftover chicken, the drained Great northern beans, and 1 tsp of Tajin seasoning to the skillet. Sauté for 3 minutes, stirring frequently, just until the chicken and beans are warmed through. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and wipe the skillet clean.

  • 6

    Lay 8 flour tortillas flat on a clean work surface. Distribute 4 oz of shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly across one half of each tortilla.

  • 7

    Spoon the warm chicken, bean, and pepper mixture evenly over the cheese-covered halves. Sprinkle the remaining 4 oz of Monterey Jack cheese over the filling, then fold each tortilla in half to form a half-moon.

  • 8

    Heat the clean skillet over medium heat. Place 2 to 3 folded quesadillas in the dry skillet at a time. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is fully melted.

  • 9

    Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve immediately with 1 cup of tomato salsa on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
840
Calories
65g
Protein
60g
Carbs
34g
Fat

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