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Healthy Baked Chicken Quesadilla

Healthy Baked Chicken Quesadilla

Enjoy a crispy and flavorful Healthy Baked Chicken Quesadilla that's quick to make and packed with wholesome ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 quesadillas
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Quesadilla Filling
  • 8 10-inch flour tortillas
  • 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 8 ounces fresh baby spinach
  • 1.5 cups sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt to taste
  • fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Serving Options
  • guacamole for serving, optional
  • salsa for serving, optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425˚F.
  2. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly grease parchment paper with cooking spray; set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl combine shredded chicken, baby spinach, sour cream, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper; mix well until combined. Taste mixture and see if you want to add more salt, pepper, or other seasonings.
  4. Working with one flour tortilla at a time, add some of the filling on one side of the tortilla, sprinkle with some cheese, and fold; continue to work with the rest of the tortillas.
  5. Transfer prepared quesadillas to the baking sheets; lightly spray with olive oil.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  7. Remove from oven; cut each quesadilla in half and serve with sour cream, guacamole, and/or salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 28gFat: 23gSodium: 513mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to customize with any leftovers you have! Swap out spinach for kale, add black beans for a protein boost, or sprinkle with jalapeños for a spicy kick.

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