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Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Black Bean Quesadillas

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February 2, By Kristia 7 Comments

Chicken Black Bean & Sweet Potato Quesadillas

I found this recipe for Chicken, Black Bean & Sweet Potato Quesadillas years ago in a Rachael Ray magazine. I’ve been making it regularly ever since and it continues to be a family favorite.

And bonus, the recipe only has 5 ingredients!

Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Black Bean Quesadillas

Ingredients:

  • 1-2 chicken breasts, cooked, and shredded or chopped. Leftover Roasted Chicken, or Rotesserie Chicken works great.
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1-2 medium or large sweet potatoes. Great use for leftover sweet potatoes.
  • shredded cheddar cheese – your favorite flavor
  • 10 inch tortillas
  • Makes 3 – 5 quesadillas, depending on how much you fill each one.

Instructions:

1. Use leftover roast chicken  or rotisserie chicken.

2. Peel and cut up sweet potato into quarters. Cook in boiling water until fork tender, about 10 minutes. Drain the sweet potato and return to pan. Add the drained and rinsed black beans and mash.

 

3. Spread the sweet potato and black beans over a tortilla.
4. Layer with chicken and cheese.
5. Top with another tortilla.
6.  Spray a large skillet with non-stick spray and turn on medium heat. Place quesadilla in pan and press down. I have a panini press and this is where it comes in handy, but it’s not necessary. You can use a heavy pan as a press. Cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 4 minutes. Using your biggest spatula, flip the quesadilla carefully. Cook the other side for about 2 minutes, until golden brown.

 

Add your favorite sides, like sour cream, salsa and guacamole. ENJOY!

Chicken Black Bean & Sweet Potato Quesadillas

Chicken, Black Bean & Sweet Potato Quesadillas

 

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Comments

  1. Faithfulmom2 says

    February 2, at 1:51 pm

    What a interesting combination of flavors! I love all those foods so I must add this in my try it file.

    Reply
  2. Nanna says

    February 2, at 9:41 pm

    humm a sweet potatoe huh I’d never of thought of that combination LOL but then there was that 1st time I put grapes in my chicken salad & now I love it LOL LOL

    Helen

    Reply
  3. Lisa@BlessedwithGrace says

    February 3, at 3:01 am

    Great idea using sweet potato. Thanks for linking your post to Tempt My Tummy Tuesday.

    Reply
  4. Brenda says

    February 3, at 3:47 am

    This is a nice change from regular quesadillas, they look great!

    Reply
  5. Lydia @ Thrifty Frugal Mom says

    March 13, at 10:59 am

    These look SO good! I just wish my kiddos liked sweet potatoes. 🙂 Might have to make them some night just for the hubby and I though. 🙂
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  6. debra says

    April 26, at 2:06 pm

    this is a good recipe as a starting place. I season the bean mixture with my homemade taco seasoning and add a small can of diced green chilis. sweet potato is very good but can be too sweet. I roast cubed butternut squash that I have dusted with salt and cumin and olive oil. just suggestions. I love this recipe.

    Reply
    • Kristia says

      April 26, at 2:26 pm

      Thanks you for your suggestions, Debra! Sounds delicious!

      Reply

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