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May 4, 2011

Chicken and Black Bean Quesadillas

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I absolutely love these chicken and black bean quesadillas! They’re flavorful, filling, and easy to whip up for any meal.

Chicken and Black Bean Quesadillas

Serves: Serves 6-8

Chicken and Black Bean Quesadillas

The black bean spread will keep in the fridge for about two weeks and is perfect for late-night nachos.

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Ingredients

    Chicken Marinade:
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, about 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1?4 cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 recipe black refried beans
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 8 ounces Cheddar cheese, grated, about 1 cup
  • 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated, about 1 cup
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) cilantro, chopped
  • 8 gluten free or grain-free tortillas

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in a large bowl. Add the lime juice, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper then toss until the chicken is well coated. Marinate at room temperature for 1 hour. Grill or broil chicken for 4 minutes on each side, or until a thermometer reads 160°F (70°C) when inserted into thickest part of the breast. Tent with foil.
  2. Shred the chicken when cool enough to handle. (Shredded chicken can be prepared a day or two in advance and kept in the refrigerator, or store the cooked and shredded breasts in a covered container in the freezer for up to 3 months.)
  3. Place beans, lime juice, garlic powder and salt into a medium bowl and stir until combined. Toss cheeses, lime juice and cilantro in large bowl.
  4. Place 4 of the tortillas on a flat work surface. Spread a thin layer of beans on each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese and top with shredded chicken. Make sure not to put the cheese too close to the outside of the tortillas to prevent it from oozing out. Complete the assembly by placing a tortilla on top of each quesadilla.
  5. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place 1 quesadilla in the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 1 minute. Flip quesadilla and cook until bottom is golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve alone or with some salsa or a generous dollop of guacamole.
  6. For a more smoky flavor:
  7. Grill the quesadillas over medium heat for 2 minutes per side.
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31 Comments

  1. Molly Chester

    May 4, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    Hi Carrie! I am sure this week was a HUGE success. We wish we could have been there to give you two a big congratulations hug. What an accomplishment! Lots of love, Molly
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  2. the urban baker

    May 4, 2011 at 1:17 pm

    wow- congrats to you and Peet. You are blessed! And so are the 40 or so guest whom devoured this meal. Margarita Cheesecake? Can you throw a slice of that in the freezer for the next time I am up your way? Congrats, Carrie - you deserve every ounce of all of this good stuff that surrounds you!
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  3. Annie Fitzsimmons

    May 4, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    I'm going to make these tonight!! Congrats to Pete--you guys are the best! AND, congrats to Miss Catherine Tornow, love her :)
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  4. Shawnda

    May 4, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    Congratulations! And the quesadillas look delicious.
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  5. Flavia

    May 4, 2011 at 1:33 pm

    Hi Carrie, I can't begin to express how much I am enjoying your cookbook. This recipe is one of my favorites. Peter and I are huge fans of Tex-Mex cooking and we eat it often. I like the idea of making these for lunch as well as dinner. I'm always looking for good lunch ideas since I don't generally eat the same thing every day. Quesadillas are so easy to make and with some advance prep work, these would be perfect for my at-home lunches. Congratulations to you and your husband on a wonderful accomplishment. God Bless our US military!
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  6. Maria

    May 4, 2011 at 1:42 pm

    Congrats to you and Pete! I have been eating Mexican food like mad. These look great!
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  7. Marcy

    May 4, 2011 at 2:10 pm

    Congrats! And I loooooove the idea of grilling! Gonna try that soon.
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  8. Kristen

    May 4, 2011 at 2:18 pm

    This is what I want for dinner... might have to break the menu plan just this once!
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  9. Catherine

    May 4, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    Congrats to the beautiful Vitt family! This is great news and a wonderful excuse for quesadillas. And I'm so excited to be the winner of Plate to Pixel. Thank you so much.
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  10. Mamabear, JD

    May 4, 2011 at 4:52 pm

    These look so good, I think I will be making them for my daughter's First Communion dinner party this weekend!
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  11. Cathy Walters

    May 4, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    that looks amazing!!!!
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  12. marla {family fresh cooking}

    May 4, 2011 at 6:57 pm

    Hey Carrie, love that photo of hunky Pete! A big congrats to him. Fabulous that he is honored for all of his hard work in the military. These quesadillas sound awesome! xo
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  13. Sarah

    May 4, 2011 at 7:11 pm

    Congrats to your family on this exciting development!
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  14. Erika

    May 5, 2011 at 2:09 pm

    Your husband is so handsome; and you are so pretty! What a lovely couple. Congrats on all the exciting news! Those quesadillas sound delicious.
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    • Deliciously Organic

      May 5, 2011 at 6:50 pm

      Thank you!!
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  15. Kayla

    May 6, 2011 at 9:23 am

    Yummy..these sound delish!!!
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  16. Winnie

    May 6, 2011 at 3:22 pm

    Congrats to your (cute!) husband...these quesadillas look perfect- I make something similar for my kids at lease once a week. So simple and tasty.
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  17. Katrina

    May 7, 2011 at 12:19 am

    These sound so wonderful. Great recipe!
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  18. Maria @ Scandifoodie

    May 9, 2011 at 1:16 am

    That's fantastic news! This is such a great recipe. I'm definitely going to give that marinade a go!
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  19. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc.

    May 22, 2011 at 5:26 am

    I am trying this one this week!
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  20. Kelly

    July 25, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Yum! These sound so light and healthy!
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  21. Ronald Hampton

    October 19, 2011 at 2:50 pm

    I made these for a little get together I had last weekend and they were a big success and delicious! i will be looking for that margarita cheesecake recipe. I know from experience that the fini-flight can be a mixture of emotions for the pilot and it was great that the friends and family can take part.
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  22. Agricultural Advertising

    March 10, 2013 at 9:51 pm

    Perfect for family dinner!
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    August 18, 2011 at 6:15 pm
    Spruce up an old kid-favorite! Try adding blackbeans and marinated chicken to the always kid-friendly quesadilla! -- http://ow.ly/6006R
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    August 18, 2011 at 6:22 pm
    Spruce up an old kid-favorite! Try adding blackbeans and marinated chicken to the always kid-friendly quesadilla! -- http://ow.ly/6006R
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