Monday, January 31, 2011

Chicken Quesadillas

Adapted from "The America's Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook"

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Calories: 360 per 8 inch quesadilla

1 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 cup shredded chicken breast
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed (mash half of them, leave half whole)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, minced
2 tbsp lime juice
4 8-inch whole wheat tortillas
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1. Heat oil, saute onion for 5 minutes and add bell pepper. Cook until softened. Stir in chili powder, chicken, beans, and lime juice, cook until heated through. Remove and place in bowl. Add cheese and cilantro.

2. Place tortilla in skillet, put filling on half, and fold over. You can make 2 quesadillas at a time. Cook on both sides until crispy. Enjoy with some salsa or low-fat sour cream!

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