In my opinion canned chicken is best served in a tortilla or in a soup! This canned chicken mini quesadilla recipe is absolutely adorable and absolutely addicting!
This is a great way to use that can of chicken you’ve been afraid to crack, in the pantry!
Or maybe you’re a canned chicken lover and you’re just looking for new recipes, you will love these!
When to this Make This Mini Quesadilla Recipe
This mini chicken quesadilla recipe great for a snack, appetizer, lunch, or dinner! I especially love to make these around the holidays but they are a great summer treat too!
If I were making a spread for friends, I might choose to make these along side Betty White’s Chicken Wings and Oprah’s Deviled Eggs.
How to Make Ingredient Swaps
I always say, use what you have on hand! I hate the idea of going out to buy expensive ingredients to make an exact recipe. It’s really not necessary and the ingredients can really add up. I recommend some basic swaps that can really cut down costs and make this your own.
Canned or Fresh Chicken:
If you love canned chicken already and you have a can, this these mini quesadillas are for you! If you are afraid of canned chicken, I recommend giving the chicken a rinse once you drain it. This will get rid of some of the “canned” flavor.
If you have fresh leftover or cooked chicken, by all means add it to these quesadillas instead of canned! It’ll be great. And if you really can’t do the canned chicken and you have to buy some chicken for these quesadillas, that’s totally fine too! (But I swear, you’d never know!)
CHEESE SWAPS:
I rarely have the actual cheese required to make a recipe. I like to buy what’s on sale to save money and hate buying a specific cheese just for one recipe. In the past, I’ve used sliced cheese and shred it just to make shredded cheese and it turned out great. This is just another example of using what you have on hand.
Make These Low Carb!
Tortillas are one of my favorite budget friendly things to keep on hand. I even love the ones from the dollar tree! And if you are looking for low carb options, there are a few different brands of low carb tortillas that do the trick. Because the filling for these quesadilla’s is carb free, adding a low carb wrap like the ones from Mission or the Aldi brand, can make this entire meal low carb!
Ingredients to Make These Chicken Roll Ups
These roll ups are super fresh and only require a few ingredients. Make sure to refer to the swaps list above if you don’t have any specific ingredients. As I always say, “use what you have on hand.”
- 1 12.5oz can drained chicken
- 1/3 cup salsa
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- 1 can refried beans
- 1 package flour street taco tortillas
- 1 tbs butter
How to Make This Mini Quesadilla Recipe
Mix the first 3 or 4 ingredients well. Spread refried beans over the whole tortilla, then add the chicken mixture and fold over. Heat over medium heat until crispy, about 3 minutes on each side.
Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or your favorite quesadilla toppings!
Check Out This and Other Canned Chicken Recipes
This canned chicken mini quesadilla recipe is absolutely amazing year round. You can watch me make this and 4 more canned chicken meals here! Or check out the blog here! For more delicious dinners, check out these 10 recipes for Simple and Cheap Dinners!
If you are looking specifically for fast and cheap recipes I’d go check out these 15 recipes for $5 in under 10 minutes or this list of 25 of the best rice and beans recipes. No matter where you end up, you’ll be getting some great, cheap, and delicious recipes!
Canned Chicken Mini Quesadilla
Ingredients
- 1 12.5 oz can of chicken drained
- 1/3 cup salsa
- 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
- 1/4 cup minced cilantro optional
- 1 can refried beans
- 1 package flour street taco shells
- 1 tsp butter
Instructions
- Mix frist 3 or 4 ingredients together well.
- Spread refried beans over the tortillas then add 2 tbsp of the chicken mixture and fold in half.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.
- Add folded tacos to the can and cook until crispy, about 3 minutes per side.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings such as sour cream and guacamole.
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