Hey Guys!

I made a great meal last night for two: Mojo Chicken Quesadillas with Red Kidney Beans! It is super easy to make, healthy and delicious too!

What You’ll Need

1. Pots & Pans
2. Ziploc Bag
3. Lettuce
4. Whole Wheat Tortillas
5. Shredded Cheese (Mozzarella and Mexican Blend)
6. Boneless Chicken
7. Mojo Marinade
8. Preferred Seasonings
9. Red Kidney Beans
10. Tomato Paste
11. Red & Green Bell Peppers
12. Cilantro
13. Onions
14. Light Sour Cream (Optional)
15. Light Guacamole (Optional)
16. Pico de Gallo (Optional)

Dice Up Green & Red Bell Peppers, Onions, and Cilantro. Then, spray canola oil lightly into a pan and turn on stove to a medium heat. ( I use PAM’s Organic Canola Oil).

When the pan starts to get hot, take about 2 table spoons of tomato paste and spread it around in a pan. ( I use CONTADINA’s Tomato Paste).  Then, put the diced Green & Red Bell Peppers, Onions, and Cilantro into the tomato paste. Sauté mixture until mixture begins to sweat, then add enough water to cover ingredients. Cook until water reduces. Be careful not to burn. Keep stirring.

It should look like this: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Open can of Red Kidney Beans. ( I use GOYA’s Red Kidney Beans). Pour into a separate pot. Fill the empty can of beans with water and  to add to beans. Repeat. Boil on high heat. When water comes to a boil, add mixture from step one to the Red Kidney Beans and Water. Boil until water reduces. Season to taste with whatever seasoning you like. (I use TONY CHACHERE’s Original Creole Seasoning).

 

It should look like this: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now for the Mojo Chicken. I like my food with a lot of flavor, so I marinate my chicken. You can do it over night for the best taste. Take your favorite seasonings (again, mine is TONY CHACHERE’s Original Creole Seasoning) and put into a ziploc bag. Then, put boneless chicken into ziploc and pour Mojo marinade of your choice into bag. (I use BADIA’s Mojo Marinade). Close bag and then shake to mix. When it is marinated to your liking, add to a pre-heated pan at medium heat and cook.

Cut cooked chicken into dice-like shape.

It should look like this:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now for the moment we’ve all been waiting for: QUESADILLAS! Heat pan to medium heat. Place Whole Wheat Tortilla on to pan and toast to your preference. Then, on half of the tortilla, place cheese and Mojo chicken. Let it sit for about a minute to melt the cheese. Take the other half and close tortilla into a half-moon shape.  Flip on both sides for extra crispness.

It should look like this:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slice lettuce into strips and add your favorite toppings: Pico de Gallo or Salsa, Light Sour Cream, and Gucamole. Place a scoop of beans on the side. Dinner is served! *Remember the more toppings you add, the more calories you are consuming. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Many have asked about my portion sizes. The featured plate is my date’s. Mine looked like this:

 

Enjoy! Let me know what you think. You can also substitute the ingredients as you like. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask. 🙂

-K