Chicken and Black Bean Quesadillas
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We made these quick and easy quesadillas for supper, they were delicious and filling. Used whole wheat tortillas, which made it even healthier. Great texture, a yummy-nutritious combination, definitely a keeper for a quick meal.
Ingredients
| 1 | pound |
chicken breasts
cooked, skinless, boneless |
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| 1 | cup |
green bell peppers
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| 1 | cup |
red onion
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| 1 | teaspoon |
chili powder
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| 1 | teaspoon |
olive oil
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| 8 |
flour tortillas
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| 2 | cups |
black beans
cooked |
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| 1 ½ | cups |
cheddar cheese
lowfat, shredded |
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salsa
optional |
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sour cream
non fat, optional |
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cilantro
optional |
* |
Directions
Heat oven to 375℉ (190℃). Cut chicken into ½-inch slices.
In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, sauté peppers, onions and chili powder in hot oil until vegetables are slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Place 4 tortillas on a large baking sheet. Evenly spread beans over tortillas. Top with pepper mixture, chicken and cheese. Top each with remaining tortillas and press down lightly.
Bake until heated through and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Cut each quesadilla into quarters and serve with salsa, sour cream and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 364g (12.8 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 51635% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g
31%
Saturated Fat 10g
52%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 141mg
47%
Sodium 361mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate
10g
10%
Dietary Fiber 9g
36%
Sugars g
Protein
109g
Vitamin A 15%
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Vitamin C 57%
Calcium 37%
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Iron 21%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
