READY IN 45 mins

Easy Chicken Quesadillas

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"I came up with this recipe on a whim. I love quesadillas, but am picky about what goes in them. This was super easy to make and tasted really good. Serve as is or with salsa and sour cream." — Jenn79

Directions

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.
Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir black beans, 1 packet sazon seasoning, and teaspoon garlic salt together in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in microwave until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add black bean mixture to rice.
Place each tortilla on a work surface; layer half of each tortilla with bean-rice mixture, Mexican cheese, shredded chicken, and more Mexican cheese. Fold each tortilla in half. Spread a thin layer of softened butter atop each quesadilla.
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. Cut into wedges.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 25 mins
READY IN 45 mins

Reviews More Reviews

Sep 03, 2012

Sazon is a latin seasoning that you can get in any grocery store (walmart included) in the international aisle near the rest of the latin items. It is usually in a box and comes in little packets inside. There are sometimes lots of different ones to choose. I personally go with the red box or the yellow. They are the most basic in flavor profile.

—Jenn79

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Dec 21, 2012

These were really good! I think you could also roll this up burrito style and maybe add some salsa and sour cream inside. Will make this again for a nice lunch!

—arich01

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Nutrition

Calories
618 kcal
31%

Carbohydrates
57.3 g
18%

Cholesterol
90 mg
30%

Fat
28.6 g
44%

Fiber
5.9 g
24%

Protein
31.6 g
63%

Sodium
1714 mg
69%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Easy Chicken Quesadillas

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 618
Calories from Fat: 258

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.6g 44 %
Saturated Fat 17.5g 88 %
Cholesterol 90mg 30 %
Sodium 1714mg 69 %
** Potassium 342mg 10 %
Total Carbohydrates 57.3g 18 %
Dietary Fiber 5.9g 24 %
Protein 31.6g 63 %
** Sugars 1.4g
** Vitamin A 3 %
** Vitamin C 2 %
** Calcium 15 %
** Iron 44 %
** Thiamin 54 %
** Niacin 86 %
** Vitamin B6 18 %
** Magnesium 16 %
** Folate 77 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.