High Protein Quesadilla
A delicious and easy high protein quesadilla filled with shredded chicken, black beans, and cheese, perfect for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 4 tortillas
- 1 cup cooked lean chicken, shredded
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Combine shredded chicken, black beans, Greek yogurt, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a splash of olive oil.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet. On one half, spread a generous portion of the chicken and bean mixture.
- Sprinkle a layer of cheese over the filling, then fold the tortilla in half.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side until the cheese is melted.
- Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Once cooked, slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve warm.
Notes
To store leftovers, place quesadilla in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the skillet for optimal crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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