BBQ Chicken and Black Bean Quesadilla

black bean and BBq chicken quesadilla on a plate

5 from 20 votes

BBQ Chicken and Black Bean Quesadilla

My BBQ Chicken and Black Bean Quesadilla is a fun, fast and healthy lunch you can make that's packed with protein and fibre.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 30 minute meals, Sandwiches and Wraps

Servings:

Ingredients

1 lb chopped cooked chicken breasts I use this recipe
1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
1 cup bell peppers any colour!, diced
2 tablespoon jalapeno dice (optional for added spice)
½ cup red onion diced
1 cup spinach chopped
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon chili powder
⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
⅓ cup low sugar BBQ sauce I like this one.
1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
4 burrito sized whole wheat tortillas
2 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine chopped chicken, bell peppers, black beans, jalapeno, red onion, spinach, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika,chili powder, greek yogurt, bbq sauce and cheese (note*if you like a really cheesy quesadilla add ¼ cup additional cheese)!. Mix well.
To a large pan over medium heat, add one tortilla. Warm each side of the tortilla for about 30 seconds before brushing a thin layer of oil on one side. Flip the tortilla and spread 1.5 cups of filling to half of the tortilla. Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling, brush the top of the quesadilla with a thin layer of oil and allow to cook for about 3-5 minutes. Carefully flip the quesadilla and allow the other side to cook for about 3-5 minutes.
Allow to cool for about 5 minutes before slicing into 4 equal triangles.
Repeat with the remaining 3 tortillas.

Notes

If you would like to make the filling ahead of time you can store the filling in an airtight container in the fridge and make your quesadillas fresh when you are ready to eat.

*I have included an estimation of the nutrition information for this recipe below. However, always remember a recipe is so much more than just nutritional content and these numbers do not need to dictate your food choices. Please don't forget that both your body and soul need nourishment! The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.

Nutrition

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