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Cheesy Chicken Spinach Quesadilla
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Cheesy Chicken Spinach Quesadilla (One Pan, 25 minutes)

a cheesy, easy, simple weeknight dinner made with one pan on the stove top
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1-1.5 lb chicken tenderloins tendons trimmed off
  • salt
  • 1-2 tbs olive oil
  • 5 oz fresh spinach
  • 1 packet favorite taco seasoning *or my blend in notes below*
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • corn or flour tortillas
  • topping ideas: sour cream, squeeze of lime, avocado slices, cilantro

Instructions

  • Cook Chicken: Season chicken with taco blend (1 packet or my blend below). In a large skillet, heat 1-2 tbs of olive oil. Place chicken into hot oil & cook until nice and golden brown on one side and caramelized seasoning. Flip to finish cooking - about 3 more minutes. Remove chicken from pan and let rest.
  • Make Cheesy Taco Filling: Add 1/4 cup water to empty hot skillet, scraping brown bits off of the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer a bit. You can add a little more if it cooks out quickly. Cut up chicken pieces & add them and any juices back into the pan.
    Add spinach & lightly toss with chicken. Once the spinach is wilted, but still a nice bright green, cover with cheese & let melt.
  • Make Tacos or Quesadillas: Serve once cheese is melted in warmed corn tortillas or flour tortillas. I love to make quesadillas with this filling. To warm the tortillas, microwave 15-30 seconds or warm in oven at 350° until they are warm & soft.
    Quesadilla: Add chicken filling to one half of flour tortilla and press closed. Heat a skillet on medium high and spray with cooking spray or a little drizzle of oil. Cook on both sides until golden brown 3-5 minutes.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: extra squeeze of lime, salsa, sour cream & cilantro are my favorites

Notes

Homecook's Notes: 
*Remove Tendons: removing the tendons is very easy. use sharp food scissors to cut out the tendon and trim any other tough pieces. 
*Taco Seasoning Blend:
  • 1tbs chili Powder
  • 1tsp garlic powder
  • 1tsp onion powder
  • smoked paprika
  • 3/4 tsp cumin
  • 3/4 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
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Nutrition

Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1041mg | Potassium: 639mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4367IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 2mg