Chicken and Black Bean Quesadillas Recipe

Chicken and Black Bean Quesadillas Recipe

  • 1 pound chicken breast halves
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 cup sweet green pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup red onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 2 cups black beans
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • salsa (optional)
  • Nonfat sour cream (optional)
  • Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cut chicken into 1/2-inch (1-cm) slices.
  2. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Saute peppers, onions, and chili powder in hot oil until vegetables are slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. Place 4 tortillas on a large baking sheet. Evenly spread beans over tortillas. Top with pepper mixture, chicken, and cheese. Top each with another tortilla and press down lightly.
  4. Bake until heated through and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Cut each quesadilla into quarters and serve with salsa, sour cream, and cilantro, if desired.