Loaded Chicken Quesadillas

Ingredients:

• 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/3 cup chopped red pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped red onion
• 3 Tbsp. sweet corn
• 1 cup shredded chicken
• 1/4 tsp. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. cumin
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 3 Tbsp. black beans
• 2 large flour tortillas
• 8 oz. white cheddar shredded cheese
• 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro
• 2 slices avocado

Method:

1. Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add peppers, onions, and corn; saute approx. 5 minutes
2. Stir in shredded chicken, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and kosher salt. Heat through.
3. In a separate large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Place 1 tortilla in the skillet and add shredded cheese, chicken mixture, black beans, cilantro, and avocado over HALF of the tortilla.
4. Fold tortilla in half and slide to the edge of the pan.
5. Place second tortilla in the skillet and add remaining ingredients over half of the tortilla; fold tortilla in half.
6. Cook for approx. 5 minutes on the first side, then check for browning. Once tortillas have reached desired level of browning, flip and cook approx. 5 minutes on the other side.
7. Remove from skillet; cut into wedges. Serve with guacamole, salsa, sour cream, or any of your favorite toppings.

Helpful Hints:

These Loaded Chicken Quesadillas have it all! Crisp tortillas stuffed with seasoned shredded chicken, bell peppers, onions, black beans, avocado, cilantro, corn, and white cheddar cheese. These easy quesadillas make the perfect game day appetizer and double as an after school snack or weeknight dinner.
Course Appetizer
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Nutrition Facts
Loaded Chicken Quesadillas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355
Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28g
43%
Saturated Fat 10g
50%
Cholesterol 57mg
19%
Sodium 392mg
16%
Potassium 427mg
12%
Total Carbohydrates 9g
3%
Dietary Fiber 4g
16%
Sugars 1g
Protein 16g
32%
Vitamin A
23%
Vitamin C
28.9%
Calcium
28.8%
Iron
6.4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.


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