Best 7 Black Bean Corn Chicken Quesadillas Recipes

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The delectable combination of black beans, corn, and chicken is elevated to new heights with the delectable quesadilla. These quesadillas are a delightful harmony of flavors and textures, sure to tantalize your taste buds. Discover the culinary art of creating the perfect black bean corn chicken quesadilla with our comprehensive guide. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of folding and grilling, we'll provide step-by-step instructions and tips to ensure a delicious and satisfying meal.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BLACK BEAN 'N' CORN QUESADILLAS



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Black beans partner up with spinach and corn in these easy and satisfying quesadillas from Susan Franklin of Littleton, Colorado. -Susan Franklin, Littleton, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained, divided
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups)
8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, mash 1 cup of the beans with a fork., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in corn, cumin, chili powder, mashed beans and the remaining beans; heat through. Stir in spinach just until wilted., Spread four tortillas with bean mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Top with remaining tortillas. Place on two ungreased baking sheets., Bake 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut each into six wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 900mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

BLACK BEAN AND CORN QUESADILLAS



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My vegetarian husband goes crazy over these every time! They are really cheesy, a little bit spicy, and a little bit sweet. Feel free to play around and add chicken or veggies, if you desire. Don't forget the salsa and sour cream!

Provided by EFasse

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons olive oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ cup salsa
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons butter, divided
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in beans and corn, then add sugar, salsa, and pepper flakes; mix well. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
  • Melt 2 teaspoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle evenly with cheese, then top with some of the bean mixture. Place another tortilla on top, cook until golden, then flip and cook on the other side. Melt more butter as needed, and repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Carbohydrate 45.6 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 732.5 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

BLACK BEAN-CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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My husband loves these quesadillas! You can easily modify the recipe by using different meats and cheeses. -Christy Bounds, Canton, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (15 ounces) Southwestern black beans, drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 package (6 ounces) ready-to-use Southwestern chicken strips
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
2 tablespoons canola oil
Sour cream, salsa and guacamole, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine the beans, tomatoes, chicken and onion powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-8 minutes or until thickened., In a small bowl, combine the cheeses. Sprinkle half of the cheese mixture over four tortillas. Layer with chicken mixture and remaining cheese mixture. Top with remaining tortillas., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook quesadillas in 1 tablespoon oil for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted, using additional oil as needed. Cut into wedges. Serve with sour cream, salsa and guacamole if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 1466mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

BLACK BEAN AND CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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This is a recipe that my mom and I came up with. My hubby loves it and requests it often. For a quick version, try buying a pre-cooked box of seasoned fajita chicken instead of cooking your own. You can also buy black bean dip in a pinch.

Provided by Melissa_8201

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1/2 cup salsa
1 -2 teaspoon taco seasoning
shredded cheese
10 flour tortillas
sour cream
salsa
guacamole
chili powder
vegetable oil
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Saute chicken and onion over med-high heat until chicken is no longer pink and onions are transparent.
  • In food processor or blender, combine black beans, salsa, and taco seasoning and blend until creamy.
  • Distribute beans evenly between 5 tortillas and spread to about 1/4 inch of the edge.
  • Distribute cooked chicken and onion over beans, and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Top with the other tortillas and cook quesadillas over med-high heat until golden brown, flipping once.
  • You can use vegetable oil or cooking spray when cooking quesadillas.
  • While cooking quesadillas, mix sour cream with chili powder and taco seasoning to taste.
  • This makes a killer sour cream dip for the quesadillas.
  • Serve hot with sour cream dip, guacamole, and salsa.
  • Enjoy!

CHICKEN, BLACK BEAN & CORN GRILLED QUESADILLAS



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Now, leftovers ... wondering what to do with a chicken breast or a little rotisserie chicken left over. Take frozen corn, a can of beans, a little fresh ingredients and packaged cheese and WOW. Now I like to roast fresh corn, but frozen corn is just fine for this if time is a problem. Grill inside or outside and top with some fresh tomato, maybe some sour cream or avocado and serve over some quick Mexican rice and a bed of lettuce and dinner for 4. I make these a lot utilizing leftovers and it makes an amazing quick dinner. You can make these completely vegetarian, or use up ham, shrimp, chicken, steak, any veggies in your fridge. Then have fun with the toppings ... Salsa, mango, avocado, sour cream, guacamole, a nice bed of shredded lettuce or even some good Mexican rice.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained (1 can)
1 cup corn (frozen is just fine for this)
1 cup chicken, shredded (use a leftover a chicken breast leftover or even a little bit of rotisserie chicken)
1 tablespoon diced jalapeno, ribs and seeds removed and diced very fine (more or less to taste)
2 cups monterey jack pepper cheese
1/4 cup cilantro, fresh and chopped well
8 flour tortillas
3 teaspoons olive oil (1 to saute the filling and 2 to brush on the tortillas)
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
sliced avocado
salsa
sour cream
chopped lettuce

Steps:

  • Filling -- In a large saute pan, add the garlic, jalapeno and cook 2 minutes, then add the beans, corn, chicken, cilantro, cumin, chili powder and mix well and heat up. That is it.
  • Stuff the Quesadilla -- Top one side of the quesadilla with the filling, top with cheese and fold in half (to form a half circle).
  • Grill -- This can be done on a inside grill pan or outside grill, saute pan, or a 400 degree oven. Just make sure to brush the quesadilla with some oil oil to get a nice crispy golden brown quesadilla. Just a couple of minutes per side is all it takes on the grill or grill pan. Just make sure the cheese melts and the quesadilla gets golden brown. Medium heat is all you need. Each grill inside or out or saute pan is different so just cook until golden brown is all.
  • Serve -- Cut the quesadilla in 2-3 slices. I just use a pizza cutter or a knife works fine. For me -- I serve over a bed of lettuce or Mexican rice, then add maybe some sour cream, salsa and always avocado slices (just my favorite). Use your favorite toppings. Fresh diced tomatoes or black olives are also very good. ENJOY!

CORN AND BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS



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Quesadillas are a win-win for busy weeknight meals. They come together quick and easy, and are usually a tasty excuse to clean out leftovers from the fridge. In this case, the filling is made with canned black beans from the pantry and leftover corn on the cob.

Provided by Jennifer Perillo

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Freshly ground black pepper
Handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
Eight 8-inch round flour tortillas
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Pico de gallo, to serve, optional
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped fine
One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup cooked corn kernels (from 1 large ear)
3/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet. Add the onion and garlic; cook until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the beans, corn and another tablespoon of oil if the pan seems dry. Season with the salt, cumin and pepper, and stir in the cilantro. Let cook over medium-low heat until the beans and corn are heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
  • Meanwhile, arrange the tortillas flat on a counter. Sprinkle 1 1/2 tablespoons of cheese on one half of each tortilla. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the bean-corn mixture over the cheese. Top with another 1 1/2 tablespoons of cheese. Fold the filled tortillas into half-moons.
  • Place 2 quesadillas in the skillet. Cook until golden on the bottom and the cheese has started to melt, 2 to 3 minutes. Use a spatula to flip the quesadillas, and cook until golden on the other side, 2 to 3 more minutes,. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
  • Serve topped with pico de gallo if desired.
  • Easy Swap In: We usually make the filling with leftover grilled or roasted corn, but frozen corn works great too. Don't thaw the corn-just add the frozen kernels to the pan with the black beans and allow 1 to 2 extra minutes for them to heat through.

BLACK BEAN AND CORN QUESADILLAS



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These are really cheesy, a little bit spicy, and a little bit sweet. Feel free to play around and add chicken or veggies, if you desire. Don't forget the salsa and sour cream! I use dishes like this as a staple on my successful Weight Watchers program.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Tex Mex

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons olive oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 cup salsa
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons butter, divided
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas, look for whole wheat, low calorie
1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese, divided
salsa, for garnish
sour cream, for topping if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in beans and corn, then add sugar, salsa, and pepper flakes; mix well. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
  • Melt 2 teaspoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle evenly with cheese, then top with some of the bean mixture. Place another tortilla on top, cook until golden, then flip and cook on the other side. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.8, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 26.5, Sodium 663.9, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 4.2, Protein 14.5

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe ingredients. Look for sweet corn, crisp bell peppers, and juicy tomatoes.
  • If you don't have any cooked chicken, you can use rotisserie chicken or even canned chicken breast in a pinch. Be sure to shred the chicken into small pieces.
  • Use a variety of cheeses to create a more complex flavor. A blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and Monterey Jack is a classic choice, but you can also experiment with other cheeses like feta, goat cheese, or pepper Jack.
  • Don't overstuff the quesadillas, or they will be difficult to fold and cook evenly.
  • Cook the quesadillas over medium heat so that the cheese has time to melt and the tortillas have time to get crispy.
  • Serve the quesadillas with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or pico de gallo.

Conclusion:

Black bean, corn, and chicken quesadillas are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken or corn. With a variety of fillings and toppings to choose from, there is a quesadilla recipe out there for everyone. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give black bean, corn, and chicken quesadillas a try!

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