Panfried Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Panfried Chicken Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -6 chicken breasts, diced; 2 bell peppers, diced; 1 large onion, diced; 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 3 tablespoons garlic and herb seasoning; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; 12 -15 flour tortillas; 3 cups mozzarella cheese, grated; olive oil (as needed); season salt (to taste)

Servings: persons

1
Season chicken with 2 tablespoons of garlic and herb seasoning and salt.
2
Cook chicken in large skillet (you may choose to use a bit of olive oil).
3
Set chicken aside (you could make this ahead and refrigerate).
4
In the same skillet, cook onions until tender.
5
Add peppers and cook for additional 3 minutes.
6
Add black beans, remaining garlic plus and fresh cilantro and mix with the chicken in a large mixing bowl.
7
Assembling the quessadillas:
8
Heat a large, flat-bottom frying pan to medium high heat.
9
Place a small amount of olive oil in the pan and spread it around and shake desired amount of season salt into the frying pan.
10
Place one tortilla on the bottom of the pan, and add a large spoonful of chicken mixture onto one half of the tortilla.
11
Spread the mixture so that it is flat and evenly distributed, and then top with a handful of cheese.
12
Fold the tortilla in half.
13
Place another tortilla on the other half of the pan (allowing half of it to lay on top of the first tortilla) and fill with chicken mixture and cheese and fold the tortilla in half.
14
After a short while, you will need to flip the quesadillas carefully (hint, I place one on top of the other to help this process).
15
If they are getting too dark, too fast, you will need to turn down the heat.
16
Continue this process until all of your filling/tortillas are used up.
17
You may want to put finished quesadillas in the oven to keep warm while you work.
18
Serve with salsa, sour cream and guacamole.

1575

kcal

Calories

Fat

247

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.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -6 chicken breasts, diced, 2 bell peppers, diced, 1 large onion, diced, 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed, and more.

Yes, Panfried 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Panfried Chicken Quesadillas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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