Chicken Spinach Quesadilla

Combine the savory flavors of tender canned chicken with fresh spinach, creamy Greek yogurt, and melted cheese. Fold the filling into a whole wheat tortilla and grill to perfection to make my Chicken Spinach Quesadilla recipe. Make this recipe for a flavor packed and nutritious recipe, and then check out my Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap for another quick meal idea.

Chicken Spinach Quesadilla on a platter.

Use the rest of that large bag of spinach with my Creamy Spinach Turkey Meatballs or my Tuscan Chicken Thighs recipe. Find delicious sandwich recipes for lunch like my Crispy Cajun Chicken Sandwich, or my Chimichurri Steak Sandwich.

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Ingredients

Find below the list of ingredients used to make Chicken Spinach Quesadilla. Use your favorite kind of grated cheese and make this recipe your own!

Ingredients on a wooden board including, grated cheese, canned chicken, spinach and Greek cheese.
  • Large Whole Wheat Tortilla
  • Canned Chicken
  • Taco Seasoning
  • Fresh Spinach
  • Bell Pepper
  • Greek Yogurt
  • Shredded Cheese

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Someone adding chopped bell pepper to a large bowl with chopped spinach.

Whisk the taco seasoning into the Greek yogurt. Add the canned chicken, shredded cheese, chopped spinach and bell pepper, to the yogurt. Mix well until smooth.

Someone spreading a chicken mixture on a tortilla.

Divide the filling mixture into 4. Spread a quarter of the mixture on half of a tortilla. Repeat with the other 3 tortillas.

Someone folding a quesadilla in half.

Fold the tortillas in half. Press down lightly to keep them closed.

Two quesadillas cooking in a skillet pan.

Drizzle a little olive oil in a pan on medium-high heat. Place the quesadillas in the pan and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Someone placing a grilled quesadilla on a serving plate.

Remove the cooked Chicken Spinach Quesadilla and repeat with the other two.

Someone cutting a quesadilla in half.

Cut the quesadillas in half and place on a plater. Serve with your favorite toppings like salsa, guacamole and/or sour cream.

Chicken Spinach Quesadillas on a serving platter with a small bowl of salsa.

Substitutions

  • Gluten Free or Keto - Change out the wrap in order to fit your diet so you can enjoy this delicious recipe. If using small wraps (like the small keto wraps available at Costco), you will need 8 wraps. Use 2 wraps (top and bottom) for each quesadilla.
  • Chicken Breast - Use 2 cooked chicken breast (chopped in small cubes or shredded) instead of the canned chicken.
  • Onions - Add ¼ cup of finely diced red onion to the filling mixture (optional).

Storage

Store any leftover Chicken Spinach Quesadilla into an airtight container. Place in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Keep these in the freezer for up to a month by wrapping them individually so you can warm them up anytime for a quick snack.

Chicken Spinach Quesadilla on a serving platter.

Recipe

Chicken Spinach Quesadilla on a platter.

Chicken Spinach Quesadilla

French Kiss Cook
Combine canned chicken with Greek yogurt and veggies to make protein packed quesadillas.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Quesadillas
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large Whole Wheat Tortilla

Quesadilla Filling

  • ½ cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Taco Seasoning
  • 354 grams Canned Chicken drained
  • 2 cups Spinach roughly chopped
  • ½ cup Bell Pepper finely chopped
  • 1 cup Marble Cheese grated

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the taco seasoning and the Greek yogurt. Add to yogurt mixture, the canned chicken, shredded cheese, chopped spinach and bell pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  • Divide the filling mixture into 4. Spread a quarter of the mixture on one half of a tortilla. Repeat with the other 3 tortillas.
  • Fold the tortillas in half. Press down lightly to keep them closed.
  • Drizzle a little olive oil in a pan on medium-high heat. Place 1 or 2 quesadillas in the pan at a time, and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • Cut the quesadillas in half and place on a plater. Serve with your favorite toppings like salsa, guacamole and/or sour cream.

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Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 24gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 605mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2.377IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 272mgIron: 1mg
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