Mexican · easy
Build-Your-Own Quesadilla Bar
Crispy tortillas stuffed with melted cheese and whatever fillings each person wants.
- 35 min
- Total
- 4
- Serves
- $10.00
- Est. cost
- 490
- Cal/serving
Dietary, as tagged
- Kid-friendly
Parent noteA plain cheese quesadilla is a perfectly valid choice. Some kids might add chicken. Let them keep it simple.
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Ingredients
- Large Flour Tortillas (10-inch)8 tortillas
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast1 lb
- Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese2 cups
- Black Beans (canned)15 oz can
- Bell Pepper (optional)1
- Ground Cumin1 tsp
- Chili Powder1 tsp
- Sour Cream1/2 cup
- Salsa1/2 cup
- Fresh Cilantro (optional)1/4 cup
Method
- 01
Cook chicken breast in a skillet with cumin, chili powder, and salt. Shred with two forks when cooked through.
- 02
Prep fillings: drain and rinse black beans, dice bell peppers, and chop fresh cilantro.
- 03
Set up an assembly station: tortillas, shredded cheese, shredded chicken, beans, peppers, and other fillings.
- 04
Let each person fill half a tortilla with their chosen fillings and fold in half.
- 05
Cook quesadillas in a skillet over medium heat, 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted. Work in batches.
- 06
Cut into wedges and serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole on the side.
- 490
- Calories
- 32g
- Protein
- 40g
- Carbs
- 22g
- Fat
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