Easy Quesadillas with Black Beans, Chicken and Peppers Recipe

Name: Easy Quesadillas with Black Beans, Chicken and Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter, Plus More For Greasing Griddle; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 whole Small White Onion, Chopped; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper; 4 whole Flour Tortillas, Taco Size; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Seeded And Sliced; 1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper, Seeded And Sliced; 1 whole Tomato, Roughly Diced; 1 cup Pepper Jack Cheese, Grated; 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, Grated; 1 cup Cooked Chicken Shredded; 1 can 16oz. Can Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, Chopped

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter, Plus More For Greasing Griddle
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 whole Small White Onion, Chopped
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoons Pepper
4 whole Flour Tortillas, Taco Size
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Seeded And Sliced
1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper, Seeded And Sliced
1 whole Tomato, Roughly Diced
1 cup Pepper Jack Cheese, Grated
1 cup Cheddar Cheese, Grated
1 cup Cooked Chicken Shredded
1 can 16oz. Can Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed
2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, Chopped

1
Melt one tablespoon butter and one tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
2
Add onions to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
3
Saute onions about five minutes, then add peppers.
4
Saute onions and peppers 10 more minutes, or until they are softened but still holding their shape.
5
Remove skillet from heat.
6
Combine both the grated pepper jack and cheddar cheeses in a bowl.
7
Line up all of your ingredients and get ready to assemble quesadillas.
8
Lay one tortilla flat on your work surface.
9
Layer 1/2 cup of the cheese mixture on top of the tortilla, leaving a 1/2 border around the edges.
10
Add 1/2 of the the chicken.
11
Add 1/4 cup black beans.
12
Add 1/2 of the mixed peppers and onions mixture, 1/2 of the tomato, and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cilantro.
13
Add another 1/2 cup of the cheese.
14
Top with another tortilla.
15
Repeat to make a second quesadilla.
16
Grill 3-4 minutes on each side on a 350 F electric griddle, or in a grill pan on the stove over medium heat.
17
Cut into wedges and serve warm.

912

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter, Plus More For Greasing Griddle, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 whole Small White Onion, Chopped, 1 teaspoon Salt, and more.

Yes, Easy Quesadillas with Black Beans, Chicken and Peppers 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 Quesadillas with Black Beans, Chicken and Peppers

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