Chicken Quesadillas Recipe!!! (Perfect for kids and quick weeknight meals!)

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat adds fiber; corn tortillas are often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu is a healthier protein alternative, while canned chicken is more affordable.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and lower in calories; banana peppers are often less expensive.

Dice up 1 pound of chicken.

Heat olive oil in a sauté pan.

Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

Add 16 ounces of salsa to the chicken.

Add 1 pint of diced mushrooms and 1 pint of diced grape tomatoes.

Add about a quarter of a 15 ounce can of corn.

Add half of a can of drained and rinsed black beans.

Sauté the mixture for about 10 minutes.

Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan.

Add a tortilla to the pan and sprinkle with shredded Mexican cheese.

Add the sautéed filling on top of the cheese.

Flip the tortilla over to cook the other side until golden brown.

Cut the quesadilla in half and serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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