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Spinach, Chile, and Green Onion Chicken Quesadillas

Think of this creamy and delicious spring quesadilla as your gateway to spring eating: is comforting and yet it’s new, it’s a bit green and it will absolutely make you happy.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Lunch & Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Chicken, Dinner, Lunch, Tacos, tortillas and fajitas
Skill: intermediate
Servings: 7
Calories: 508kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breasts, roughly 2 breasts
  • 2.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack or sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups spinach, chopped
  • .33 cups cream cheese
  • 4 oz diced green chiles, drained (1 can)
  • 2 green onions or ramps, minced
  • .5 tsp salt
  • 14 medium flour tortillas

Instructions

  • In a medium pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Trim chicken breasts of any skin and fat. Gently place chicken into boiling water and turn down the heat. Cover until the water returns to a steady simmer. Cook until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees, or until it has cooked about 10-15 minutes. Once cooked through, remove the chicken from the water, let drain and rest for about 5 minutes. Using your hands or two forks, shred the chicken.
  • In a medium bowl, combine cooled chicken, cheese, spinach, cream cheese, drained chiles, and green onions. Mix until combined.
  • Heat a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Place one tortilla down and spread about 1/3-1/2 cup of the mixture evenly across the tortilla, leaving about one inch from the edges. Cover with a second tortilla and cook until browned on each side and the middle is well melted. Transfer the quesadilla to a wood cutting board and continue to assemble and cook quesadillas until you’ve made your desired amount.
  • Cut into triangles and serve with your favorite salsa and chopped avocado. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 508kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.4g | Protein: 37.6g | Fat: 32.2g | Saturated Fat: 15.3g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 642mg | Fiber: 3.3g | Sugar: 1.1g