Best 6 Chicken Black Bean Corn Grilled Quesadillas Recipes

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**Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Mexican cuisine with our grilled chicken, black bean, corn, and cheese quesadillas!** These delectable quesadillas are a harmonious blend of savory chicken, zesty black beans, sweet corn, and gooey melted cheese, all enveloped in a perfectly grilled tortilla. The chicken is seasoned to perfection, offering a burst of flavor in every bite. The black beans add a hearty texture and a touch of smokiness, while the corn provides a delightful sweetness that complements the other ingredients beautifully. The cheese, a combination of mozzarella and cheddar, melts smoothly, creating a rich and creamy filling that ties all the flavors together. Served with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream, these quesadillas are an explosion of taste and texture that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. Whether you're hosting a party or looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, our grilled chicken, black beans, corn, and cheese quesadillas are sure to be a hit!

**Recipes included:**

* **Grilled Chicken Quesadillas**: A classic and beloved dish, these quesadillas feature tender grilled chicken, melted cheese, and your favorite toppings.

* **Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas**: A vegetarian delight, these quesadillas are packed with flavorful black beans, corn, cheese, and a touch of spice.

* **Chicken, Black Bean, and Corn Quesadillas**: A combination of the two previous recipes, these quesadillas offer the best of both worlds with chicken, black beans, corn, and cheese all in one.

* **Grilled Vegetable Quesadillas**: A healthy and colorful option, these quesadillas are filled with grilled vegetables, cheese, and your choice of toppings.

* **Cheese Quesadillas**: A simple yet satisfying dish, these quesadillas are made with melted cheese and your choice of toppings.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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.

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!

GRILLED CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS



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I always make extra grilled chicken to be used in recipes like this a day or two later. The family really likes when I serve these. I do think the better the grilled chicken, the better the quesadilla. I usually make mine with Mirj's Recipe #15580 (that chicken is so versatile!) I'm very much into the habit of throwing this together so all measurements are approximate. Do more or less of anything that suits you better.

Provided by Kitchen Witch Steph

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large grilled chicken breasts, sliced and bite size
1 1/4 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 small onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
3 cups monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend
taco seasoning, to taste (or do a combo of chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder)
10 flour tortillas
sour cream, to serve on the side
salsa, to serve on the side

Steps:

  • Saute green peppers and onions in vegetable oil until softened.
  • Combine cooked peppers and onion with beans, corn, cheeses, and seasoning.
  • Spread some mixture over one half of a tortilla. Fold tortilla over to form a half moon and press around the edges.
  • Lightly spray or brush a skillet with vegetable oil.
  • Grill the quesadilla on medium to medium high heat. Each side takes about 3 minutes.
  • Do the same for the reaming mixture and tortillas.
  • It's easiest to use a pizza cutter to cut them into wedges.
  • Serve with sour cream and salsa.

GRILLED CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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This delicious recipe is prepared by using adobo seasoned grilled boneless chicken thighs, layering tortillas with a combination of the chicken, cheese, and onion, and heating directly on the grill. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Provided by Thuy Ortiz

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
adobo seasoning to taste
12 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 onion, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained

Steps:

  • Place the chicken on a plate, and sprinkle with adobo seasoning on both sides. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
  • Heat grill for medium-high heat.
  • Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on grill, and cook for 10 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from grill, and cut into bite-size pieces.
  • Place one or two tortillas on the grill, and sprinkle with a thin layer of cheese, chicken, onion, olives, and chiles. Top with another tortilla, and grill until brown and crispy on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut into wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 850.7 calories, Carbohydrate 86.5 g, Cholesterol 125.7 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 46.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1665.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Tips:

  • Prep the Ingredients: Ensure all ingredients are prepped and ready before cooking. This includes washing and chopping vegetables, marinating the chicken, and measuring out spices.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients make a big difference in the flavor of your quesadillas. Choose ripe vegetables, fresh herbs, and high-quality cheese.
  • Don't Overstuff the Quesadillas: Overstuffing can make the quesadillas difficult to fold and cook evenly. Use a moderate amount of filling so that the quesadillas stay intact.
  • Cook in Batches: If you're making a large batch of quesadillas, it's best to cook them in batches. This will prevent the tortillas from getting soggy.
  • Serve Immediately: Quesadillas are best served hot and fresh out of the pan. They can be garnished with additional toppings such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

These chicken, black bean, and corn quesadillas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a snack. They're packed with protein, fiber, and flavor, and they're easy to make. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of prep, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal in no time. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun and festive party appetizer, these quesadillas are sure to be a hit. So next time you're craving Mexican food, give these grilled quesadillas a try. You won't be disappointed!

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