Description
Mini Chicken Quesadillas deliver a crowd‑pleasing bite‑size snack that’s quick, tasty, and perfect for game day or a family gathering. This easy recipe layers shredded chicken tossed in salsa with creamy refried beans and melted cheese between small flour tortillas, then pan‑fried until golden and crispy. Ready in just 30 minutes, they serve four, offering a flavorful Mexican‑inspired treat that pairs well with sour cream, guacamole, and fresh salsa for dipping. Serve hot for extra crunchy bites
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 can refried beans
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Sour cream for serving
- Guacamole for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken and salsa until well mixed.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little vegetable oil.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet and layer with a spoonful of refried beans, followed by the chicken mixture and a sprinkle of cheese.
- Top with another tortilla and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully flip and cook the other side until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy.
- Remove from the skillet and repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Cut into wedges and serve warm with sour cream and guacamole.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- add a pinch of smoked paprika to the beans. Keep the heat medium to avoid burning the tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan‑fry
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 quesadillas per serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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