Creamy Chicken and Spinach Quesadillas

Name: Creamy Chicken and Spinach Quesadillas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 quesadillas
Ingredients: 1 boneless skinless chicken breast (about 3/4 lb.); 3/4 tsp chili powder; 1/4 tsp cumin; 1/8 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 Tbsp cooking oil; 2 cups fresh spinach; 4 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup sour cream; 4 8-inch flour tortillas

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
4 quesadillas
Calories
3946 kcal
Course
Snacks, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine
American, Mexican

Creamy Chicken and Spinach Quesadillas

Nancy Wheeler

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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

Servings

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

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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.