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Creamy Chicken and Spinach Quesadillas

These Creamy Chicken and Spinach Quesadillas are seriously simple, but still deliciously dinner-worthy. Perfect for busy weeknights or picky eaters! 

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

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Combine the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle the spice mixture over both sides of the chicken breast.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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

% 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.