Lite Chicken & Spinach Quesadilla Recipe
Two grilled low-fat tortillas, charbroiled chicken, spinach, low-fat cheese, low-fat cream cheese; pico de gallo, charro beans, veggies.
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Ingredients
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Tortilla and Chicken
Filling
Toppings
Method
Preparation of Chicken
- 1
Grill the Chicken
In a medium bowl, combine chicken breast, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.
- 2
Cook the Chicken
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Once cooked, remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
Assembling the Quesadilla
- 3
Prepare the Filling
In a bowl, mix together the fresh spinach, shredded low-fat cheese, and low-fat cream cheese until well combined.
- 4
Layer the Quesadilla
On one low-fat tortilla, layer the chicken strips followed by the spinach and cheese mixture. Top with more shredded cheese if desired, then place the second tortilla on top.
Cooking the Quesadilla
- 5
Cook the Quesadilla
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Carefully transfer the assembled quesadilla to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden and the cheese is melted.
- 6
Slice and Serve
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it cool for a minute before slicing into wedges. Serve with pico de gallo, charro beans, and mixed veggies on the side.
