Southwestern Recipes
Chicken Quesadillas
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned vegetarian refried beans
- 1/4 cup bottled salsa
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese
- Sour cream and additional salsa for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine refried beans and salsa in a mixing bowl.
- Heat oven to 200 degrees F.
- Spray one side of a tortilla lightly with cooking spray. Place sprayed side down in a nonstick skillet. Spread with about 1/4 cup bean mixture. Top with 1/2 cup shredded chicken and about 1/2 cup cheese. Top with another tortilla and spray top lightly with spray. Cook over medium heat, pressing down with a spatula until lightly brown. Turn and cook second side until lightly brown. Place on a baking
sheet in oven to keep warm while you continue with remaining tortillas.
- Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream and additional salsa.
Nutrition
Per serving (not including garnishes): 850 calories, 47g protein, 90g carbohydrates, 33g fat, 105mg cholesterol, 1,360mg sodium, 8g fiber, Calories from fat: 34%