Description
Quick and satisfying chicken quesadillas that bring the family together with minimal fuss and loads of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups salsa chicken (shredded chicken mixed with salsa)
- 1 cup refried beans
- 2 cups shredded cheese (preferably a blend of cheddar and Mexican cheese)
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Cooking spray or oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add a light spray of cooking oil.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet, add 1/4 cup salsa chicken, 2 tablespoons refried beans, and a handful of shredded cheese on one half, then fold.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes until golden brown, flip and cook for another 3–4 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from skillet, repeat with remaining tortillas, cut into wedges, and serve warm with toppings.
Notes
Keep quesadillas warm in a low oven while cooking the rest. For larger batches, consider baking at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: quesadillas, chicken, easy weeknight dinner, comfort food, family meal