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Black Bean & Corn Chicken Quesadillas

June 4, 2023 by Gina +

Quesadillas are such an easy meal and this black bean and corn chicken quesadilla is a great spin on a classic. The best part? These are so simple, just a few ingredients, and healthy too.

Growing up we are tons of quesadillas. Two things always in our house were tortillas and cheese. These are two things I always keep on hand now too. But for this black bean and corn quesadilla we are amping it up while still keeping it simple. The black bean and corn is a jar of salsa. Just mix that with shredded chicken, spread some cheese, and bake in a tortilla. You’ve got a filling, delicious, protein packed meal.

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Black Bean & Corn Chicken Quesadilla

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Servings: 0 4-6 quesadillas
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 flour tortillas
  • 12oz jar black bean and corn salsa Make sure it's thick
  • 1 cup shredded cheese more or less, measure with the hear
  • 2 cups shredded chicken

Method
 

  1. Start by adding shredded chicken to a bowl with the salsa and give it a good mix. Meal prep the chicken ahead of time or use a rotisserie chicken to make it faster.
  2. Warm each tortilla. On half, spread cheese, about 1/4 cup depending on preference and a few spoonfuls of the chicken filling. Fold the other half over.
  3. In a large skillet, heat a little oil to medium. Gently lay the quesadilla in the warm pan and cook for a few minutes on each side. Serve with guacamole, sour cream, of whatever toppings you like
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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