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Chicken Quesadilla

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 850
A delicious and cheesy chicken quesadilla baked to perfection, perfect for a quick meal or snack.

Ingredients

butter

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
  • 1 small onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 green bell pepper green bell pepper (thinly sliced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups shredded chicken
  • 15 ounce can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 10 ounce can rotel (drained)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 8 10-inch burrito sized tortillas
  • 5 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese

Your favorite toppings

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Cook onion and bell pepper in 2 tbsp butter until softened, then add garlic, spices, and cook 30 seconds.
  • Add chicken, beans, rotel, cilantro; remove from heat.
  • Assemble tortillas with cheese and chicken mixture, fold, brush with melted butter, and bake 25 minutes until golden.
  • Cool slightly, cut, and serve with toppings.

Notes

For extra flavor, add your favorite toppings like sour cream, salsa, or avocado.
Calories: 850kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken