High Protein Quesadilla
Satisfy your cravings with these high-protein quesadillas filled with lean chicken, black beans, and gooey cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 the 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 and gooey.
- Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve warm.
Notes
These quesadillas are versatile and can be served with salsa, guacamole, or a side of roasted veggies.