Chicken, Black Bean & Corn Grilled Quesadillas

Name: Chicken, Black Bean & Corn Grilled Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained (1 can); 1 cup corn (frozen is just fine for this); 1 cup chicken, shredded (use a leftover a chicken breast leftover or even a little bit of rotisserie chicken); 1 tablespoon diced jalapeno, ribs and seeds removed and diced very fine (more or less to taste); 2 cups monterey jack pepper cheese; 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh and chopped well; 8 flour tortillas; 3 teaspoons olive oil (1 to saute the filling and 2 to brush on the tortillas); 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon chili powder; Toppings; sliced avocado; salsa; sour cream; chopped lettuce

Servings: persons

15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained (1 can)
1 cup corn (frozen is just fine for this)
1 cup chicken, shredded (use a leftover a chicken breast leftover or even a little bit of rotisserie chicken)
1 tablespoon diced jalapeno, ribs and seeds removed and diced very fine (more or less to taste)
2 cups monterey jack pepper cheese
1/4 cup cilantro, fresh and chopped well
8 flour tortillas
3 teaspoons olive oil (1 to saute the filling and 2 to brush on the tortillas)
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
Toppings
sliced avocado
salsa
sour cream
chopped lettuce

1
Filling -- In a large saute pan, add the garlic, jalapeno and cook 2 minutes, then add the beans, corn, chicken, cilantro, cumin, chili powder and mix well and heat up. That is it.
2
Stuff the Quesadilla -- Top one side of the quesadilla with the filling, top with cheese and fold in half (to form a half circle).
3
Grill -- This can be done on a inside grill pan or outside grill, saute pan, or a 400 degree oven. Just make sure to brush the quesadilla with some oil oil to get a nice crispy golden brown quesadilla. Just a couple of minutes per side is all it takes on the grill or grill pan. Just make sure the cheese melts and the quesadilla gets golden brown. Medium heat is all you need. Each grill inside or out or saute pan is different so just cook until golden brown is all.
4
Serve -- Cut the quesadilla in 2-3 slices. I just use a pizza cutter or a knife works fine. For me -- I serve over a bed of lettuce or Mexican rice, then add maybe some sour cream, salsa and always avocado slices (just my favorite). Use your favorite toppings. Fresh diced tomatoes or black olives are also very good. ENJOY!

1288

kcal

Calories

Fat

191

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained (1 can), 1 cup corn (frozen is just fine for this), 1 cup chicken, shredded (use a leftover a chicken breast leftover or even a little bit of rotisserie chicken), 1 tablespoon diced jalapeno, ribs and seeds removed and diced very fine (more or less to taste), and more.

Yes, Chicken, Black Bean & Corn Grilled Quesadillas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!