Light and Easy Quesadillas
Perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back lunches, these Light and Easy Quesadillas are a deliciously simple solution to mealtime. Featuring golden, crisp flour tortillas filled with melty cheddar cheese, tender shredded chicken, fresh baby spinach, and a zesty salsa drizzle, this recipe delivers bold flavor with minimal effort. Ready in just 20 minutes, these quesadillas are cooked to perfection on a stovetop, using a touch of olive oil for a lighter twist. Serve them warm with a dollop of sour cream for dipping, and enjoy a satisfying, wholesome dish that’s as easy to customize as it is to prepare. Ideal for quick dinners, family-friendly meals, or a casual appetizer, this recipe will become a go-to favorite in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- 0.5 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Lightly brush one side of each tortilla with olive oil. Place one tortilla, oiled side down, onto the skillet.
Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly across the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
Top the cheese with 1/4 cup of shredded chicken and a small handful of fresh baby spinach leaves.
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of salsa over the spinach and chicken layer.
Place a second tortilla on top, oiled side facing up, and press gently with a spatula to help the layers stick together.
Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, or until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.
Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the second side is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and allow it to cool for 1-2 minutes before cutting it into wedges.
Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling ingredients to make a total of 4 quesadillas.
Serve warm with optional sour cream on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1533 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.2 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.9 g | 204% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 354 mg | 118% | |
| Sodium | 2737 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.4 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 118.9 g | 238% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1213 mg | 93% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1153 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
