Chicken Pesto Quesadillas
- PREP 5min
- COOK 5min
- TOTAL 10min
My family loves these easy pesto chicken quesadillas. I know pesto chicken sounds strange to put pesto into a quesadilla, but trust me, it works! Use your favorite store-bought pesto or make your own. Here’s our homemade pesto recipe!
You Will Need
4 medium to large flour or corn tortillas, see homemade flour tortillas
4 tablespoons basil pesto
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
1 cup packed spinach leaves
4 ounces mild melting cheese like queso de Oaxaca or Monterey Jack, shredded, about 1 cup
Directions
1Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Lightly spray or brush the pan with oil, and then place one tortilla into the pan.
2Use a spoon to spread a tablespoon of pesto over the tortilla, then top with a quarter of the chicken, spinach, and cheese.
3Carefully fold the tortilla in half, using a spatula to press the top down to stay folded. Cook until the underside is toasted, about 2 minutes.
4Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook until the second side is toasted and the cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board and cut in half. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.
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.
- The nutrition facts below are estimates.