Ingredients
1 grilled chicken breast
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
2 handfuls baby spinach
2 cups shredded quesadilla blend cheese
8 whole wheat tortillas
Sour cream for dipping
Instructions
Dice the grilled chicken breast and quarter the cherry or grape tomatoes.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the diced chicken, quartered tomatoes, baby spinach and Wisconsin Queso Quesadilla Cheese.
Lay out a tortilla on a clean, flat surface and arrange the chicken, spinach and cheese mixture onto the tortilla.
Add another tortilla to the top of the quesadilla and heat it on a lightly greased griddle or skillet over medium high heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until cheese has melted through.
Remove quesadilla from the griddle or skillet and cut with a pizza cutter. Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm.
Serve Chicken and Spinach Queso Quesadillas with sour cream for dipping.
Note: In place of the quesadilla cheese, you can use shredded Mexican blend or shredded mozzarella as a substitute.
Key Points About Ingredients:
- Whole wheat tortillas add extra fiber and a hearty, nutty flavor compared to standard flour tortillas, making these quesadillas a more nutritious choice.
- Baby spinach is a nutritional powerhouse, providing iron, vitamins A and K, and antioxidants with virtually no added calories.
- Quesadilla blend cheese melts beautifully and evenly, creating that signature gooey, stretchy texture that makes every bite satisfying.
- Grilled chicken breast is a lean, high-protein ingredient that keeps these quesadillas filling without adding excess fat.
- Cherry or grape tomatoes add a bright, juicy pop of freshness and a boost of vitamin C and lycopene to balance the richness of the cheese.
Key Nutritional Insights:
- Each serving provides a strong protein punch from grilled chicken and melted cheese, supporting muscle maintenance and keeping you fuller longer.
- The baby spinach and tomatoes contribute meaningful amounts of vitamins A, C, and K, making these quesadillas more nutritious than typical fast-food versions.
- Using whole wheat tortillas instead of white flour tortillas increases dietary fiber intake, which supports healthy digestion and sustained energy levels.
- The cheese provides a good source of calcium and phosphorus, both essential for bone health, while adding rich, satisfying flavor.
- This recipe is relatively balanced in macronutrients, offering carbohydrates from the tortillas, healthy fats from the cheese, and lean protein from the chicken.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1
- Amount per serving
- Calories520
- Standard DV% Daily Value*
- Total Fat22 g72 g30.56%
- Saturated Fat11 g20 g55%
- Trans Fat0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat6 g
- Cholesterol85 mg300 mg28.33%
- Sodium860 mg2300 mg37.39%
- Total Carbohydrate48 g275 g17.45%
- Dietary Fiber6 g28 g21.43%
- Total Sugars4 g
- Added Sugars0 g50 g0%
- Sugar Alcohal0 g
- Protein34 g50 g68%
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)12 mcg20 mcg60%
- Calcium450 mg1300 mg34.62%
- Iron4 mg18 mg22.22%
- Potassium520 mg4700 mg11.06%
- Vitamin A2200 mcg900 mcg244.44%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)18 mg90 mg20%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)1 mg15 mg6.67%
- Vitamin K110 mcg120 mcg91.67%
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.3 mg1.2 mg25%
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.4 mg1.3 mg30.77%
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)9 mg16 mg56.25%
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.7 mg1.7 mg41.18%
- Folate55 mcg400 mcg13.75%
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)0.8 mcg2.4 mcg33.33%
- Biotin4 mcg30 mcg13.33%
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)1.2 mg5 mg24%
- Choline75 mg550 mg13.64%
- Phosphorus420 mg1250 mg33.6%
- Iodine18 mcg150 mcg12%
- Magnesium55 mg420 mg13.1%
- Zinc2.8 mg11 mg25.45%
- Selenium28 mcg55 mcg50.91%
- Copper0.15 mg0.9 mg16.67%
- Manganese1.1 mg2.3 mg47.83%
- Chromium4 mcg35 mcg11.43%
- Molybdenum12 mcg45 mcg26.67%
- Chloride520 mg2300 mg22.61%
