Creamy Chicken and Spinach Quesadillas
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Creamy Chicken and Spinach Quesadillas
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These Creamy Chicken and Spinach Quesadillas are seriously simple, but still deliciously dinner-worthy. Perfect for busy weeknights or picky eaters!
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Ingredients
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast (about 3/4 lb.) $2.97
- 3/4 tsp chili powder $0.05
- 1/4 tsp cumin $0.03
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder $0.02
- 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil $0.04
- 2 cups fresh spinach $0.87
- 4 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded $1.00
- 1/2 cup sour cream $0.35
- 4 8-inch flour tortillas $0.96
Instructions
- Place the chicken breast on a cutting board and cover with a piece of plastic wrap. Use a rolling pin or mallet to briefly pound the chicken breast to an even thickness (this should only take 15-20 seconds). This will help it cook quickly and evenly without drying out.
- Combine the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle the spice mixture over both sides of the chicken breast.
- Heat the cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken breast and cook on each side until cooked through (about 5 minutes each side, use a thermometer to make sure the internal temperature reaches 165ºF). Allow the chicken to cool for 5 minutes on a clean cutting board, then chop into tiny pieces.
- While the chicken is cooking, roughly chop the spinach into smaller pieces. Add the chopped chicken, spinach, cheese, and sour cream in a bowl and stir until evenly combined.
- Divide the filling between four tortillas, then fold the tortillas closed. Place the quesadillas (one or two at a time) in a skillet* over medium heat. Cook on each side until the tortillas are brown and crispy, and the filling is melted (3-5 minutes each side). Slice each quesadilla in half and serve.
Notes
- *I prefer to cook my quesadillas in a dry skillet, but you can add oil if you prefer a more "fried" texture to your quesadillas.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1Serving
Calories
394.6kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
32.48g
(11%)
Protein
13.4g
(27%)
Fat
23.08g
(36%)
Sodium
672.95mg
(28%)
Fiber
3.68g
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4quesadillas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3946 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 394.6kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 32.48g | 11% |
| Protein | 13.4g | 27% |
| Fat | 23.08g | 36% |
| Sodium | 672.95mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 3.68g | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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