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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!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Beth Moncel📖 budgetbytes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●cutting board
- ●bowl
- ●skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
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.
cooking oil ($0.04)1 Tbsp
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.
fresh spinach ($0.87)2 cups
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.
Nutrition Facts
calories
394.6 kcal
fat Content
23.08 g
serving Size
1 Serving
fiber Content
3.68 g
sodium Content
672.95 mg
protein Content
13.4 g
carbohydrate Content
32.48 g
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