Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chicken Enchilada Quesadillas, a quick and easy meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. In just 20 minutes, you can enjoy crispy tortillas filled with tender shredded chicken, zesty enchilada sauce, black beans, and gooey Monterey Jack cheese. These versatile quesadillas can be served as an appetizer, lunch, or main course and can easily be customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether paired with fresh guacamole or a simple salad, these quesadillas are sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cooked chicken breasts (shredded)
- ½ cup corn (canned or frozen)
- ¾ cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
- Fresh cilantro and green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, corn, black beans, and enchilada sauce. Mix well.
- Take one tortilla and place about ¼ of the chicken mixture on half of it. Sprinkle with ¼ cup Monterey Jack cheese, add cilantro and green onions. Fold the tortilla in half.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Arrange quesadillas on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Flip halfway through if needed.
- Remove from oven, cut in half, and serve hot with sour cream or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg