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Easy Chicken Spinach Quesadillas Recipe

Easy Chicken Spinach Quesadillas Recipe


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  • Author: Ellen
  • Total Time: 20
  • Yield: 6 quesadillas 1x
  • Diet: Dairy (cheese optional)

Description

Transform shredded chicken, creamy cheese, and wilted spinach into crispy, flavorful quesadillas in under 20 minutes. A quick weeknight dinner that’s easy, budget-friendly, and loved by all.


Ingredients

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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 2 cups shredded cooked chicken)
1 small bunch fresh spinach
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
6 flour tortillas (810 inch)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

Cook chicken breasts in a skillet until tender; shred with forks.
Trim spinach stems; cook spinach in a large skillet for 1–2 minutes until wilted.
In a bowl, mix cheeses with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet.
Spread half of the cheese mixture over each tortilla.
Top half with cooked spinach and shredded chicken.
Fold tortillas in half. Cook in a hot skillet (add oil if needed) until golden brown and crispy (1–2 minutes per side).
Slice into wedges and serve warm.

Notes

Use pre-shredded rotisserie chicken for speed.
Substitute cheddar/mozzarella with your favorite melting cheeses.
For extra flavor, drizzle with lime or avocado after serving.

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: chicken
  • Method: Stovetop Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg