Recipes / Stovetop/ Chicken and Bean Quesadillas

Chicken and Bean Quesadillas

Canned chicken gets a second life in these crispy, filling quesadillas. Simple enough for a quick lunch, satisfying enough for dinner.

Time
15 min
Difficulty
Easy
Serves
4 (makes 4 quesadillas)
Stovetop Nut-FreeEgg-Free

Ingredients 4 items

Equipment

  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Spatula
  • Fork (for shredding chicken)

Allergens: Contains Gluten (flour tortillas), Dairy (butter).

Instructions

  1. Open and drain the canned chicken. Use a fork to shred it into small pieces.
  2. Drain and rinse the beans.
  3. Lay out 4 tortillas. Spread the shredded chicken evenly across them. Spoon the beans over the chicken. Add cheese, seasoning, or any extras if you have them. Place a second tortilla on top of each.
  4. Melt about half a tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  5. Carefully place one quesadilla in the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and crispy.
  6. Flip carefully with a spatula. Cook the other side for another 2–3 minutes.
  7. Remove from the skillet and repeat with the remaining quesadillas, adding a bit of butter each time.
  8. Cut into wedges and serve.
notes & tips
  • No tortillas? Spread the chicken and bean mixture on bread and toast it in the skillet for a pressed sandwich.
  • No canned chicken? Any leftover cooked meat works, or make these with just beans — they're still great.
  • Dairy-free: Use vegetable oil instead of butter. Skip the cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
  • Gluten-friendly: Use corn tortillas instead of flour.