Name: Camping Chicken Quesadillas
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast; 1 cup low-sodium black beans, rinsed; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 0.25 cup chopped cilantro; 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend; 4 8-inch whole-wheat flour tortillas; 1 ripe avocado; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.25 teaspoon salt

Camping Chicken Quesadillas

These make-ahead quesadillas are a genius campfire dinner solution. Assemble and wrap in foil at home, then once you get to camp, just throw over hot coals for a quick campsite meal.

Hilary Meyer

Updated on June 8, 2018

Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie High Fiber Egg Free Nut-Free High Calcium Soy-Free Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Pregnancy

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Ingredients

1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast
1 cup low-sodium black beans, rinsed
2 teaspoons chili powder
¼ cup chopped cilantro
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
4 8-inch whole-wheat flour tortillas
1 ripe avocado
2 tablespoons lime juice
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

Combine chicken, black beans, chili powder and cilantro in a medium bowl.
Tear off four 12-inch pieces of foil. Place a tortilla on a piece of foil and evenly spread 1/2 cup chicken mixture and 1/4 cup cheese over half of the tortilla. Fold the tortilla in half, then wrap in the foil. Repeat with the remaining foil, tortillas, chicken mixture and cheese.
Mash avocado, lime juice, garlic powder and salt in a small bowl until chunky-smooth. Transfer to small container with a tight-fitting lid. Before closing the lid, press a small piece of plastic wrap on the surface of the guacamole to prevent browning. Close the container.
Prepare a campfire and let it burn down to the coals. Cook the foil-wrapped quesadillas 4 to 6 inches above the coals, turning once, until hot, 5 to 10 minutes. Open carefully. Stir the guacamole and serve with the quesadillas.

Tips

To make ahead: Store the assembled and wrapped quesadillas and the guacamole in a refrigerator or cold cooler for up to one day.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

460	Calories
20g	Fat
41g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 460
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 41g	15%
Dietary Fiber 9g	32%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 30g	61%
Total Fat 20g	25%
Saturated Fat 7g	35%
Cholesterol 69mg	23%
Vitamin A 740IU	15%
Vitamin C 9mg	10%
Folate 79mcg	20%
Sodium 705mg	31%
Calcium 325mg	25%
Iron 4mg	20%
Magnesium 39mg	9%
Potassium 594mg	13%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.