Southwest Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
These Southwestern Chicken Quesadillas are loaded with chicken, cheese, beans, and bold Tex-Mex flavor. A quick, easy, and family-friendly meal ready in 30 minutes!
Servings: 4
Calories: 786kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 4 flour tortillas burrito size
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 cup guacamole
- 2 cups Mexican cheese shredded
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup black beans
- 3 tablespoon cilantro chopped
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 ½ cups cilantro lime rice cooked and prepared
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cumin. Toss to combine.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken and cook until fully cooked, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Assemble the quesadillas by laying a tortilla flat and spreading guacamole on one half. Top with rice, chicken, beans, corn, cilantro, and cheese. Drizzle with lime juice and fold the tortilla in half.
- Heat the remaining oil in a skillet or griddle. Cook the quesadillas on both sides until golden brown.
- Cut each quesadilla in half and sprinkle with extra cilantro and desired toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing Quesadillas
If you have leftover quesadillas, here are some easy tips to ensure freshness and reheating success:
- Refrigerator: allow leftovers to fully cool before placing in an airtight container up to 4 days.
- Freezer: place leftovers in a freezer safe container or Ziploc bag up to 3 months.
- Reheating: allow to thaw and reheat in the microwave using 30 second increments, place in skillet over medium heat until cheese is melted, or place in the air fryer to reheat at 350 degrees for about 5-10 minutes.
- Veggies: add in sliced bell peppers, jalapenos for some heat, diced green chilies, or chopped mushrooms.
- Cheese: feel free to use your favorite shredded cheese. From Cotija, to Queso fresca, Colby Jack, and Monterey Jack, any type works.
- Beans: if you aren't a fan of black beans, feel free to use refried beans or pinto beans.
- Seasonings: taco seasoning or fajita seasoning can be used on the chicken in place of the onion, garlic, cumin, and paprika.
Nutrition
Serving: 1quesadilla | Calories: 786kcal | Carbohydrates: 93g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 999mg | Potassium: 946mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1356IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 478mg | Iron: 5mg
