Easy Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Easy Chicken Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 6 chicken breast tenders; 1 (.18 ounce) packet sazon seasoning; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 cup instant rice; 1 cup water; 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (.18 ounce) packet sazon seasoning; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 8 extra-large flour tortillas; 1 (16 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend; 1 tablespoon softened butter, or as needed

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
6 chicken breast tenders
1 (.18 ounce) packet sazon seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup instant rice
1 cup water
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (.18 ounce) packet sazon seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
8 extra-large flour tortillas
1 (16 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 tablespoon softened butter, or as needed

1
Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir chicken, 1 packet sazon seasoning, and 1 teaspoon garlic salt, shredding chicken as it cooks until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes.
2
Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan.
3
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes.
4
Stir black beans, 1 packet sazon seasoning, and teaspoon garlic salt together in a microwave-safe bowl.
5
Cook in microwave until heated through, about 2 minutes.
6
Add black bean mixture to rice.
7
Place each tortilla on a work surface; layer half of each tortilla with bean-rice mixture, Mexican cheese, shredded chicken, and more Mexican cheese.
8
Fold each tortilla in half.
9
Spread a thin layer of softened butter atop each quesadilla.
10
Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook each quesadilla, butter-side down, until cheese is melted and outside is crisp and brown, about 5 minutes per side.
11
Cut into wedges.

1355

kcal

Calories

Fat

196

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 6 chicken breast tenders, 1 (.18 ounce) packet sazon seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, and more.

Yes, Easy Chicken 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.

Easy Chicken Quesadillas

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