Weeknight Chicken Quesadillas
Weeknight Chicken Quesadillas are packed with tender seasoned chicken, creamy black beans, fluffy rice, and a generous layer of melted Mexican cheese tucked inside crisped flour tortillas. Each bite balances mild spice, cheesy richness, and satisfying texture. Ideal for a quick family dinner or casual game-night spread, especially with salsa and sour cream on the side.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir the chicken with 1 packet sazon seasoning and 1 teaspoon garlic salt, shredding the chicken as it cooks until it is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 2
Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Stir the black beans, 1 packet sazon seasoning, and teaspoon garlic salt together in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir the black bean mixture into the rice.
- 4
Place each tortilla on a work surface; layer one half of each tortilla with the bean-rice mixture, Mexican cheese, shredded chicken, and more Mexican cheese. Fold each tortilla in half. Spread a thin layer of softened butter on top of each quesadilla.
- 5
Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook each quesadilla, butter-side down, until the cheese is melted and the outside is crisp and browned, about 5 minutes per side. Cut into wedges.
- Calories 763.12 kcal High
- Protein 62.01 g Good Source
- Carbs 60.73 g Moderate
- Total Fat 29.93 g High
- Saturated Fat 14.66 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 163.86 mg High
- Sodium 992.71 mg High
- Fiber 3.72 g Moderate
- Sugar 2.64 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 2.24 g Low Source
- Calcium 600.3 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.96 mg Moderate
- Potassium 86.58 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.08 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Weeknight Chicken Quesadillas is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Butter, Chicken Breast, and Garlic Salt. Each serving provides about 763.12 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Chicken Quesadillas?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Weeknight Chicken Quesadillas made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Butter, Chicken Breast, Garlic Salt, Instant Rice. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Weeknight Chicken Quesadillas?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Chicken Quesadillas?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 763.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Chicken Quesadillas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
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