Name: 10 Minute Pesto Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 (6-inch) flour tortillas; 4 tablespoons basil pesto, see our homemade pesto recipe; 1 cup shredded cooked chicken, see our shredded chicken recipe; 1 cup packed spinach leaves; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

10 Minute Pesto Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

PREP 5mins
COOK 5mins
TOTAL 10mins

Pesto is flavor overload — check out our homemade pesto recipe to see. There’s fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, and parmesan cheese. If you don’t have the time to make your own batch, there are lots of store-bought options.

Makes 4 servings

You Will Need

8 (6-inch) flour tortillas

4 tablespoons basil pesto, see our homemade pesto recipe

1 cup shredded cooked chicken, see our shredded chicken recipe

1 cup packed spinach leaves

3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat.

Divide the pesto, chicken, spinach, and cheese between four tortillas. Top with a second tortilla then add to the pan and cook, flipping once, until the cheese has melted and the tortillas are toasted on both sides, about 5 minutes.

Adam and Joanne's Tips

This recipe was originally shared with Betty Crocker and we are excited to be able to share it with you.

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NUTRITION PER SERVING: Serving Size 1 quesadilla / Calories 409 / Protein 22 g / Carbohydrate 32 g / Dietary Fiber 2 g / Total Sugars 3 g / Total Fat 21 g / Saturated Fat 7 g / Cholesterol 59 mg / Sodium 866 mg