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Quesadillas Rellenas (Stuffed Quesadillas) served with a side of guacamole on a white plate.
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Quesadillas Rellenas

Delicious Quesadillas Rellenas (Stuffed Quesadillas), filled with savory goodness, a perfect blend of cheese, beef and beans in a crispy tortilla shell. Simple ingredients and cooked in under an hour!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 321kcal
Author: Catherine Arena

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken
  • ½ an onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • ½ cup black beans
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • fresh cilantro (optional) rinsed and chopped
  • 1½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • flour or corn tortillas

Toppings

Instructions

  • Add the oil to a skillet and heat over medium heat. Add the onions and peppers and cook until the onions are translucent.
  • Add the cooked chicken to the skillet and top with the spices. Stir everything together to blend well.
  • Add the black beans and stir again.
  • Spray cooking oil onto a separate skillet and heat over low heat. Lay a tortilla on the skillet, a layer of cheese, and a few tablespoons of the chicken mixture.
  • 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 crispy. Flip over and do the same on the other side.
  • Place the cooked tortilla on a cutting board and cut into quarters. Repeat the process with the other tortillas.
    TIP: Keep the cooked tortillas warm in a preheated 200° oven until all the tortillas are done and then raise the oven to broil for 2 minutes to crisp again.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Recipe Notes:
Fillings: Use chicken, beef, pork, turkey, fish, shrimp, veggies or a combination of.
Cheeses: Use your favorite cheese such as Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, Gouda or extra-sharp Cheddar.
Veggies: Mushrooms, corn, tomatoes and zucchini work well in quesadillas.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 6quesadillas | Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 853mg | Potassium: 369mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 728IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 305mg | Iron: 2mg