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Chicken and Spinach Quesadillas

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Chicken and Spinach Quesadillas seem to be the perfect dinner.

I love chicken. I love spinach. I love tortillas. And cheese, oh how I love thee.

(I miss cheese. It won’t be long until I get to rekindle my relationship with cheese. Story is, I suspect Tyler has a dairy intolerance, so I don’t eat much of it these days.)

Chicken and Spinach Queso Quesadillas from 5DollarDinners.com

Put it all together…and droooooolllllll……….

Chicken and Spinach Queso Quesadillas from 5DollarDinners.com
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Chicken and Spinach Quesadillas

These Chicken and Spinach Quesadillas are seriously simple, and the perfect weeknight dinner! Even picky eaters will love them!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 grilled chicken breast
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 2 handfuls baby spinach
  • 2 cups shredded quesadilla blend cheese
  • 8 whole wheat tortillas
  • Sour cream for dipping

Instructions

  • Dice the grilled chicken breast and quarter the cherry or grape tomatoes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, toss the diced chicken, quartered tomatoes, baby spinach and Wisconsin Queso Quesadilla Cheese.
  • Lay out a tortilla on a clean, flat surface and arrange the chicken, spinach and cheese mixture onto the tortilla.
  • Add another tortilla to the top of the quesadilla and heat it on a lightly greased griddle or skillet over medium high heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until cheese has melted through.
  • Remove quesadilla from the griddle or skillet and cut with a pizza cutter. Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm.
  • Serve Chicken and Spinach Queso Quesadillas with sour cream for dipping.
  • Note: In place of the quesadilla cheese, you can use shredded Mexican blend or shredded mozzarella as a substitute.

Chicken and Spinach Queso Quesadillas from 5DollarDinners.com

Comments

  3. Mel says

    And my favorite kind of quesadilla is pretty simple: chicken seasoned with taco seasoning and “Mexican blend” cheese between two flour tortillas, and a side of salsa.

  9. Wanda M says

    I’ve only had a few quesadillas, but..there was a tomato bacon cheddar I tried once and it was great! (by the way, I’m going to try yours!)

  16. AppleTree says

    My favorite quesadilla usually involves black beans and corn with whatever cheese I have available…or in summer I love fresh veggie quesadillas.

  22. Shannon says

    Feta is my fave followed by cheddar and provolone…sooo many choices!
    This would be the greatest win of all time!!! I looooooove grilled cheese!

  31. Kate says

    Best Quesadillas – just cheese (pick a good one!) – then spice it up with lots of fun things to dip them in!

  32. Christy C says

    Favorite quesadilla would be a spinach tortilla with extra white cheese, steak and bell peppers.

  36. Lisa says

    My favorite quesadilla that I make has roasted fresh corn, black beans, sauteed onions and garlic with either some shredded pepper jack cheese or Manchego cheese. Delish!

  41. Jennifer says

    Fave kind of quesadilla would have chicken, mexican cheese mix, some onions and peppers, maybe some spinach too.

  49. Melissa says

    I’m a facebook fan. My favourite cheese right now is Asiella Cheese From the local Bright Cheese and Butter Company. It’s a cross between Mozzarella and Asiago!

    My favourite quesadila is any cheese and tortilla. I like it plain, but a bit of sour cream and salsa for dipping!

  51. Cherie says

    We love cheese and grilled cheese! Looking forward to trying this recipe.
    Grilled cheese academy? Bring it on!

  52. Jennifer says

    I love all cheese but I have been on a blue cheese kick lately…really strong and tangy blue!

  53. Jennifer says

    I really want a grilled cheese t-shirt! (it’s my favorite)
    My favorite kind of quesadilla is spinach, feta and mushrooms! Really everything is better with feta…did that rhyme? lol

  54. Sandy Nevels says

    My favorite type of cheese is swiss (all types) and pepper jack…sorry couldnt pick just one!

  55. Sandy Nevels says

    My favorite kind of quesadilla is – Any! they all contain cheese, meats, veggies! I love any kind, plus your recipe for the chicken & spinach queso quusadilla looks awesome! Dipping them into salsa is my favorite thing to do along with a small dollop of sour cream either mixed into the salsa or on the side. Yum!

  57. Rebekah K. says

    Anything WISCONSIN!
    Cheese curds have to top our list.
    We moved to California 6 years ago & only people who have had both can realize that there is a serious difference in the cheeses.
    Did you know that most California cheese does not melt the same way Wisconsin cheese does? Yet another reason California is an alternate reality 🙂

  60. Amanda Bosque says

    My favorite kind of cheese is Gouda 🙂 It’s so good I eat it by itself all the time!

  64. Rebekah K. says

    A monterey jack quessadilla or monterey jack with chicken — a quick supper, great way to use up leftover chicken!
    we love to do your own add in: avocado, onion, chilis, etc.

  68. Jodi says

    I like chicken and cheese quesadillas. Maybe some sour cream, shredded lettuce and black olives on top. That’s it, though.

  71. Amanda F says

    My favorite quesadilla contains shrimp, onions, peppers, tomatoes, and Monterrey Jack. mmm… now I’m hungry !

  74. Jennifer says

    Hmm favorite cheese… I don’t think there is one I don’t like. I will pick Feta since I have been using it in pasta salad a lot lately.
    Smiles!

  78. Jennifer says

    Well I haven’t tried it yet but I just bought the ingredients for a grilled tomato and blue cheese quesadilla. I am looking forward to it. It sounds yummy!

  81. Beth S says

    I like a simple quesadilla of chicken, mexican cheese, refried beans, and green onions served with guacamole.

  88. Valerie S says

    It’s hard to choose just one cheese! I think my favorite is gouda, followed by blue cheese.

  95. Becky C. says

    I love, Love, LOVE chicken quesadillas w/ cheese, salsa, green peppers and red onions…it’s the salsa that makes it’s fantabulous!

  99. Renee says

    I already subscribed to your email and follow on facebook. Grilled cheeses are almost a daily staple in our home so would love to have a t shirt.

  101. Amy says

    i love a chicken quesadilla with black beans, cheese, cilantro and roasted red peppers…. with guacamole spread on the top! 🙂

  106. Cherilee says

    ANY cheese is my kind of cheese! But if I had to pick a fav it would be muenster! Quesadillas are the BEST, the cheesier the better. Cheese & avacado quesadillas are my favorite!

  107. Ruth says

    When I was in 6th grade my family went to France for a couple weeks. One day in Foix we tried something called Fromage de Pyrenees. I’ve been in love ever since and it is my life’s goal to go back and eat more!

  109. linze anderson says

    My favorite quesadilla would be a spinach one. Included would be some American cheese, ranch dressing and some spicy hot sauce. Yum!

  111. rachel says

    cheese, I love it all. We have a farmer’s veggie cheese that I think is sort of local, that’s a favorite

  122. Karen Means says

    I just have to say I need to win this shirt for my 19 yr old son. He used to say “Mom, a windy day is a great day for a grilled cheese sandwich” then next day it was “a sunny day is a great day….” You get the idea.

    My favorite cheese is colby jack – just can’t get enough of it.

    Thanks for having the contest,
    Karen

  124. Karen Means says

    I follow you on Twitter, like you on FB and subscribe via email.

    Apparently, I can’t get enough of you, LOL.

    Thanks,
    Karen

  125. Debbie says

    Favorite cheese….hmmmm….wow…..I like so many….I think I would have to pick Pepper Jack because I love spicy things. 🙂

  126. Debbie says

    Favorite quesadilla, usually just cheese with some sour cream and salsa. It is such a cheap, quick lunch and my kids love them!

  127. Tabby says

    Really love Extra Sharp Cheddar, but I’ll take any cheese (atleast the ones that don’t smell bad…lol)

  128. Kim in Minnesota says

    This is not about the contest, but rather about lactose intolerance. National Dairy Council recently held a forum all about lactose intolerance, and there is good news for you: You can still enjoy cheese! Make your favorite quesadillas with natural cheese such as Cheddar, Colby, Monterey Jack, mozzarella and Swiss. These cheeses are low in lactose.
    .

  133. Kerry says

    I never really thought about my fav quesadilla, but that chicken/cheese/spinach one looks Ah Maze Ing! I am on my way to check out the recipe right now!

  138. Shannon B says

    I honestly haven’t experimented with quesadillas much (sad, I know), but I do love some pepper jack cheese on whole wheat tortillas. Mmmmm!

  140. Megan says

    Hmm, black beans, avocado, monterey jack served with fresh salsa and sour cream (or better yet green salsa ymmmm).

  143. Patricia says

    My fav quesadilla is simple. Black beans, corn, diced chicken, shredded mont jack cheese all topped off with quac and sour cream!!

  149. Linda Kish says

    I like a quesadilla with cheddar jack cheese and avocado with green sauce

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  150. Bethany says

    I don’t really have a “favorite” kind of cheese…I just love cheese (except some of the smelly French kinds)…I’m pretty much an equal opportunity eater!

  151. Bethany says

    As for quesadilla’s, I’d have to say my favorite is grilled veggies with cheese and either crab or shrimp, delicious!!!

  155. Deborah Green says

    My favorite quesadilla is a flour tortilla with asadero cheese and roasted green chilies inside, then grilled. YUM!

  162. Dee says

    Favorite cheese — Castle Rock Organic Dairy (Wisconsin) Bleu Cheese made right here in my town

    Favorite quesadilla – caramelized onion with brie

  181. Diana says

    My favourite cheese is Gouda. No, swiss. No, Friulano. Okay, I like ALL cheese. Especially in a grilled cheese sandwich.

  184. Barb Dawson says

    I love CHEESE! & I wasn’t even born in Wisconsin! (I WAS born in Minnesota & we call those people from Wisconsin, “Cheese Eaters!”)
    Nice Giveway! THANKS!

  185. Diana says

    Oh and my favourite kind of quesadilla is a breakfast quesadilla with scrambled eggs, salsa, guacamole and cheese. Any cheese.

  186. Marianne G says

    I LOVE all cheese! Don’t make me pick just one, I don’t want to hurt the other cheeses’ feelings.

  187. Marianne G says

    Not much of a quesadilla eater, but when I do, it’s a breakfast one, with eggs, bacon, cheese, green onion, salsa and sour cream.

  192. Jackie says

    My favorite cheese is mild cheddar. Thanks for the review and giveaway!
    jackievillano at gmail dot com

  193. Jackie says

    My favorite kind of quesadilla is cheese and chicken. It’s actually the only kind I’ve ever had.
    jackievillano at gmail dot com

  207. Shonda says

    Oh, cheese!! I too, have a love affair w/ cheese – every meal and snack usually has cheese in it somehow!! It’s so hard to pick a favorite, but if I must, I will say Colby/Jack because it can be use in almost anything!

  208. Shonda says

    My favorite quesadilla: I usually keep grilled chicken on hand and like to have it in a flour tortilla w/ spinach, roasted red peppers and a mexi-blend cheese!

  214. robyn says

    quesadilla…must be on a GF tortilla, corn is my favorite…but i love a spicy chicken quedsadilla with lots of onions, peppers, chilies and LOTS of cheese!

  226. Jennifer Mackey says

    I like my quesadillas simple: just cheese and tortilla, with sour cream and salsa on the side for dipping!

  232. Barbara Young says

    My favorite cheese is cheddar.
    My favorite quesadilla has grilled chicken, peppers and onions, and cheddar
    I enjoy your site and its information.

  233. katklaw777 says

    Fave quesadilla would have to be bacon, apple and cheddar.
    I also add caramelized onions if I have some made up in the fridge.
    That combo is fantastic together.

  236. Jayne says

    I love all quesadillas! Show me a new recipe and I’ll devour it. Maybe it’s because I love cheese!

  237. jenny says

    I am a fan of any cheese- apples or crusty bread with brie, this amazing organic creamy white cheddar that makes the best mac and cheese, marscapone added to homemade marinara or risotto to be creamy goodness, a nice bite of sharp cheddar as a snack,,,, oddly enough, despite my (and my hubbys) obvious love affair with cheese, I have one son who detests cheese- for years, he would pull it off pizza… now, after much coaching, we’ve gotten him to at least eat some melted cheeses…

  238. jenny says

    Best quesadilla: 1-2 Chicken breasts, small dice, cooked with diced peppers and onions and seasoned with chili powder, s&p, cumin, and a little cayenne… mexican blend shredded cheese… the peppers and onions really help extend the chicken- especially with 2 teen boys and a hubby!

  240. Rhonda says

    My favorite quesadilla: Mexican melting cheese, black bean, caramelized onion on a flour tortilla (homemade, if possible!)

  245. Rebecca says

    My favorite quesadilla is chicken and cheese, I like steak too. The only thing I wouldn’t like in a quesadilla is mushrooms.

  247. Debra says

    My daughter’s boyfriend won’t eat anything with cheese in it. Can you imagine?!?!?!? And I gave them a quesadilia maker for Christmas. Lucky me….who lives on cheese….I’m getting it back some day.

  249. Mary S says

    my favorite quesadilla is beef tips with the white mexican melting cheese with lettuce,guacamole and sour cream.

  259. Dana says

    I make simple chicken and cheese quesadillas for me and the hubs all the time, but occassionally I’ll mix it up by adding some sliced black olives, steak, sauteed mushrooms, and/or a thin layer or refried beans.

  269. RACHEL WILLIAMS says

    My favorite quesadilla is refried beans with cheddar and pepper jack. It’s got to be crispy on the outside and ooey gooey on the inside though. Delish 🙂

  280. Adina Linn says

    My fav quesadilla is with grilled onions and peppers with cheese, cheese and more cheese and chicken of course! With avocado and pico de gallo on the side! yum!

  287. Gwen says

    Not sure I can pick just one favorite cheese, but if I had pick on favorite food, it would surely be cheese!!! MMMM love it.

  292. Tracy Zeringue says

    My favorite kind of quesadilla is grilled chicken with monterey jack and cheddar cheese with sliced avocado served with sour cream.

  295. Shannon says

    We usually just have good ol’ chicken & cheese quesadillas with a dallop of sour cream in the middle.

  301. Alicia says

    Colby Jack is my fav, woohoo! Chicken Q with peppers, and guac, and various veggies stuffed up in there. Good stuff!

  303. Melody says

    My favorite quesadilla is chicken and any kind of cheese I can find. Just so it melts all around the chicken, it is good to me!