Easy Chicken Quesadillas

Easy Chicken Quesadillas
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    30

These quesadillas are a delightful weeknight meal, perfect for using leftover chicken or for a quick and satisfying dinner. Flavorful chicken, seasoned black beans and rice, and plenty of melted cheese combine to create a comforting dish that’s ready in minutes.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    57 g
  • Cholesterol
    90 mg
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    32 g
  • Saturated Fat
    18 g
  • Sodium
    1714 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    29 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chicken tenders, 1 packet of sazon seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of garlic salt. Cook, stirring frequently and shredding the chicken with a fork as it cooks, until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear. (8-10 minutes)

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Recipe View In a separate saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Stir in 1 cup of instant rice. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. (5-10 minutes)

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Recipe View In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the drained and rinsed black beans, the remaining packet of sazon seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of garlic salt. Microwave until heated through. (about 2 minutes)

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Recipe View Stir the heated black beans into the cooked rice.

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05 Step

Recipe View Lay each tortilla flat on a clean work surface. On one half of each tortilla, layer the black bean and rice mixture, shredded Mexican cheese, and shredded chicken. Top with another layer of shredded cheese.

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06 Step

Recipe View Fold the tortilla in half, covering the fillings.

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07 Step

Recipe View Spread a thin layer of softened butter on the outside of each quesadilla.

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08 Step

Recipe View Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook each quesadilla, butter-side down, until the cheese is melted, and the outside is crisp and golden brown. (about 5 minutes per side)

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09 Step

Recipe View Remove from skillet and cut each quesadilla into wedges. Serve immediately.

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a pinch of cumin or chili powder to the chicken while it's cooking.
Feel free to substitute your favorite cheese blend. Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese also work well.
Serve with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or your favorite toppings.

Mabel Willms

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.1/ 5 ( 10 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Alverta Koelpin

    I added a little bit of diced onion and bell pepper to the chicken while it was cooking, and it was delicious!

  • Kenna Romaguera

    The sazon seasoning really adds a unique flavor that makes these quesadillas stand out.

  • Alison Wisozk

    I love that I can use leftover rotisserie chicken to make this even faster!

  • Reyes Ohara

    This recipe was so easy to follow, and the quesadillas were a hit with my family!

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