Description
Discover the delightful taste of Corn Tortilla Quesadillas, a perfect blend of savory chicken, melted cheese, sweet corn, and black beans all wrapped in crispy corn tortillas. This recipe transforms traditional quesadillas into a vibrant dish that’s not only delicious but also quick to prepare. In just 30 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal ideal for lunch, dinner, or an after-school snack for kids. The combination of spices enhances the flavor of the chicken while the gooey cheese adds richness. Customize with your favorite toppings like salsa, sour cream, or fresh avocado for an extra layer of flavor. Get ready to indulge in these easy-to-make quesadillas that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 16 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1/2 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- Olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp cayenne
- 1/8 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the spice mix by whisking together chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, salt, cayenne, and pepper.
- Rub chicken breasts with the spice mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Let cool and dice.
- Sauté onions and bell peppers in the same skillet for about 3 minutes. Add corn and black beans; heat through.
- Preheat a clean skillet or griddle over medium heat and brush tortillas with olive oil.
- Assemble quesadilla by layering cheese and chicken mixture between two tortillas.
- Cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side until crispy and melty.
- Cut into quarters and serve warm with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (155g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg