Chicken Bean and Cheese Quesadillas Recipe Video
Ingredients
| Chicken breast | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), cooked | |
| Pinto beans | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Monterrey jack cheese | 1 Cup (16 tbs), shredded | |
| Whole wheat tortillas/Spelt tortillas | 4 Large |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 1836 Calories from Fat 507
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 62 g95.7%
Saturated Fat 30.4 g151.8%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 119.6 mg39.9%
Sodium 2770.6 mg115.4%
Total Carbohydrates 213 g71%
Dietary Fiber 33 g132.1%
Sugars 15.2 g
Protein 101 g202%
Vitamin A 23.9% Vitamin C 14%
Calcium 131.8% Iron 71.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. In a steamer pot over boiling water, place chicken breast and steam for 8 minutes.
2. In a food processor, place beans and chicken. Blend it to combine.
3. On a tortilla, spread this bean and chicken mixture and cover with shredded cheese. Fold the tortilla.
4. In a saute pan, place the tortilla and cook till the cheese melts.
SERVING
5. Serve with sauce or soup.
Editors Review
If you are looking for a party recipe that is fast, easy and inexpensive, here is a recipe by weelicious that fits the bill. The host is a making Chicken Bean and Cheese Quesadillas using steamed organic chicken and spelt tortillas. She has not shown the steaming process for chicken but her instructions are very clear to follow. As she has done, the chicken can be steamed well in advance. Then, blending chicken and beans is a child's play. Watch the entire video for the complete recipe and have fun making CChef
