Spinach Artichoke and Chicken Quesadilla
Spinach Artichoke and Chicken Quesadilla is a creamy, savory delight that combines tender chicken, fresh spinach, and artichokes, all wrapped in crispy tortillas with melted cheese. Perfect for game nights or family dinners, this dish promises to please every palate. Quick to prepare and even easier to enjoy, it’s an ideal choice for impressing guests without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup canned artichoke hearts (drained)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
- In the same skillet, sauté spinach and artichokes for 3-4 minutes until spinach wilts.
- In a bowl, mix chicken, sautéed vegetables, cheeses, garlic powder, onion powder; combine well.
- Spoon filling onto one half of a tortilla; fold over. Cook each quesadilla in skillet with a bit of oil for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (180g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg