Chicken, Black Bean and Caramelized Red Onion Quesadilla

 
Chicken:
  • 2 cups of roasted chicken, shredded
  • 2-3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2-3 tbsp sweet yellow onion, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Garlic powder, to taste
  • Cumin, to taste
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Set aside.


Other Ingredients:
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Chicken mixture
  • Black beans, rinsed and drained
  • Mexican blend of cheese, shredded
  • Flour tortillas
  • Sour cream
  • Avocado and corn salsa
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes or until the onion is caramelized. Season with sea salt, to taste. 

Layer the tortilla with a bit of sour cream, chicken mixture, black beans, caramelized onion, and cheese. Cook in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly golden brown, about 2-3 minutes, then flip over. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. 

Remove from skillet and slice into triangles. Serve topped with avocado and corn salsa. Enjoy