Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Quick Chicken & Spinach Quesadilla Melt, a dish that transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quesadilla offers gooey melted cheese, tender chicken, and vibrant spinach all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s not just a meal—it’s a fiesta on your plate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper for at least 10 minutes.
- Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Let rest before dicing.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed and sauté spinach until wilted (2-3 minutes).
- To assemble, place one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle half with cheese, then layer with diced chicken and sautéed spinach. Add more cheese on top and fold.
- Cook each quesadilla for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Slice into wedges and serve hot with sour cream or lime juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg