Delicious Stuffed Quesadillas (Stuffed Quesadillas), filled with spicy chicken, a perfect blend of cheese and beans in a crispy tortilla shell. Simple ingredients and cooked in less than an hour.
Who doesn’t love crunchy quesadilla relenas filled with heavenly goodness? This recipe seamlessly combines tender chicken, a generous layer of bright vegetables, black beans, and melted cheese to create a harmonious fusion of textures and flavors.
Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, these quesadillas promise a delicious treat that’s both easy to make and impossible to resist.
Similar to ours Fried chicken wings (Fried Chicken Wings) and Baked chicken wings (Grilled Chicken Wings), these filled quesadillas are equally ideal served as a snack or appetizer and are perfect for a quick lunch or simple dinner.
Serve with any of these delicious toppings or a combination of:
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Reasons to love this recipe
- Versatility. Customize with your favorite kernels.
- Cheesy goodness. Melted cheese mix in every bite.
- Quick and easy. Ready for a satisfying meal in minutes.
- Perfect for parties. A crowd-pleasing appetizer or main course.
- Comfort Food Bliss. Warm, crispy and very satisfying.
Ingredients
- Chicken – I like boneless chicken breasts or thighs for this recipe.
- Onion – Use white, yellow or red onions.
- Pepper – I used green peppers here, but red, yellow or orange peppers are also delicious.
- Beans – Black beans add a delicious smoky flavor that I just love in my quesadillas. Exclude if you don’t like beans.
- Cheese – I used a Mexican blend, but any favorite cheese works.
- Tortillas – Use flour or corn tortillas.
See my recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients with measurements.
SUBSTITUTIONS AND VARIATIONS
- Fillings. Quesadillas can be filled with almost any filling you can think of. Beef, chicken, pork, turkey, fish, shrimp, vegetables, etc. Two of my favorite cores are: Breaded shrimp (Battered Fried Shrimp) and Devil crab (Mexican Deviled Shrimp) when I’m in the mood for shrimp quesadillas with a twist.
- Use different spices. Play around with different seasonings in place of (or in combination with) chili powder and garlic powder, such as taco seasoning.
- Use different cheeses. Use Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, Gouda, or extra sharp Cheddar.
- Add additional vegetables. Savory ideas like mushrooms, corn, tomatoes, and zucchini work well and are delicious in quesadillas.
Instructions:
Step 1: Add the oil to the pan and heat it on medium heat. Add the onion and pepper and cook until the onion is translucent (image 1).
Step 2: Add the cooked chicken to the pan filled with spices (Images 2 and 3). Stir everything to mix well (Image 4).
Step 3: Add black beans and stir (Images 5 and 6).
Step 4: Spray cooking oil in a separate pot and heat over low heat. Add a flour tortilla and top with a layer of cheese (Image 7) on one side of the tortilla. Top with a few tablespoons of the chicken mixture (Image 8).
Step 5: Top with fresh cilantro (optionally Image 9). Add another layer of cheese (Image 10) and flip the other half of the tortilla over to cover. Press the tortilla down with a spatula and cook until golden and crisp. Turn and do the same on the other side (Image 11).
Step 6: Place the cooked tortilla on a cutting board and cut into quarters (Image 12). Repeat the process with the other tortillas.
ADVICE: Keep cooked tortillas warm 200° oven until all the tortillas are done, then raise the oven to cook for 2 minutes to crisp again.
Recipe FAQs:
Yes Freeze uncooked in a plastic freezer bag. When ready to cook, thaw for a few minutes and fry or bake frozen.
Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
Absolutely! Pre-assemble the quesadillas with fillings and refrigerate them until ready. Cook according to recipe instructions.
Skip the chicken and use only vegetables for the filling.
Yes! Preheat oven to 375 degrees°: stairs. Place the quesadillas on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
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Stuffed Quesadillas
Delicious Stuffed Quesadillas (Stuffed Quesadillas), filled with savory toppings, the perfect blend of cheese, beef and beans in a crispy tortilla shell. Simple ingredients and cooks in less than an hour.
Services: 4:
Calories. 321will you
Instructions:
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Add the oil to the pan and heat it on medium heat. Add the onion and pepper and cook until the onion is translucent.
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Add the cooked chicken to the pan and put the spices on top. Stir everything to mix well.
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Add the black beans and mix again.
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Pour cooking oil into a separate pot and heat over low heat. Place the tortilla on the pan, a layer of cheese and a few tablespoons of the chicken mixture.
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Top with fresh cilantro (optional). Add another layer of cheese and flip the other half of the tortilla over to cover. Press the tortilla down with a spatula and cook until golden and crisp. Turn and do the same on the other side.
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Place the cooked tortilla on a cutting board and cut into quarters. Repeat the process with the other tortillas.ADVICE: Keep cooked tortillas warm 200° oven until all the tortillas are done, then raise the oven to cook for 2 minutes to crisp again.
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Serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Fillings. Use chicken, beef, pork, turkey, fish, shrimp, vegetables, or a combination of these.
Cheeses. Use your favorite cheese such as Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, Gouda, or extra sharp Cheddar.
Vegetables. Mushrooms, corn, tomatoes, and zucchini work well in quesadillas.
Nutrition
Serving. 6:00quesadillas |: Calories. 321will you |: Carbohydrates. 8 o’clockis |: Proteins: 36:is |: Fat. 15:00is |: Saturated fats. 8 o’clockis |: Polyunsaturated fats. 1:is |: Monounsaturated fats. 5:00is |: Cholesterol. 104:mg |: Sodium. 853mg |: Potassium. 369mg |: Fiber. 3:is |: Sugar: 1:is |: Vitamin A. 728IU: |: Vitamin C. 24:00mg |: Calcium. 305:mg |: iron 2:mg
