Best 9 Chicken Spinach And Goat Cheese Quesadillas Recipes

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Craving a flavorful and quick meal that combines the goodness of chicken, spinach, and creamy goat cheese? Look no further than chicken spinach and goat cheese quesadillas! This delectable dish offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, featuring tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and tangy goat cheese enveloped in a golden, crispy tortilla. With its versatility, you can customize your quesadillas with your preferred spices and seasonings to create a satisfying meal that suits your taste buds. Whether you're seeking a hearty lunch, a light dinner, or a satisfying snack, these quesadillas promise to hit the spot. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate chicken spinach and goat cheese quesadillas.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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Many types of greens would be delicious in these quesadillas. Spinach is the quickest to wilt and the easiest to find.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, main course

Time 10m

Yield Two quesadillas

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 6-ounce bag baby spinach or 1 bunch spinach, stemmed
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 to 2 garlic cloves to taste, minced
Salt
freshly ground pepper
4 corn tortillas
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup

Steps:

  • Wash the spinach but do not dry. If using bunch spinach, chop coarsely. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy frying pan. Add the garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then stir in the spinach. Raise the heat, and stir just until the spinach wilts. Remove from the heat. Press down on the spinach with the back of your spoon, and drain off any water in the pan. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • In a microwave: Place a corn tortilla on a plate. Top with half the spinach, and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle on half the cheese, and top with another tortilla. Press down gently, then microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Remove from the microwave, cut into quarters or sixths, and serve. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • In a pan: Place a corn tortilla in the pan. Top with half the spinach, and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle on half the cheese. Turn the heat to medium-high, and heat until the cheese begins to melt. Place another tortilla on top of the cheese, and press down lightly. Flip the quesadilla over in the pan, and heat for about 30 seconds or until the cheese has melted. Flip back over, and remove to a plate. Cut into quarters or sixths, and serve. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 263, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 397 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

CHICKEN, CHILI, AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings (1 1/3 cups salsa)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 corn tortillas, preferably white
6 ounces Cheddar, Monterey Jack or Colby cheese, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapenos
1 cup shredded cooked chicken (about 3 ounces)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 pound vine-ripened tomatoes (about 2 tomatoes)
1/4 small red onion
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Hot sauce such as chipotle or Mexican green chili sauce to taste (1/2 teaspoon)
Kosher salt
1 Hass avocado, halved, seeded and sliced

Steps:

  • Lay 6 tortillas on the work surface, and divide the cheese, jalapenos and chicken among the tortillas. (It's best to leave about an inch border on the edge of the tortilla uncovered to allow for the spread of the melting cheese.) Top with remaining tortillas and press gently to seal. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small skillet. Carefully place a quesadilla in the skillet and fry, turning once, until golden and little bubbles appear on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes in all. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas, wiping out the pan between batches if the butter burns.
  • While the quesadillas cook, make the salsa: Halve the tomatoes and grate them on the largest holes of a box grater into a bowl, discarding the skins. Grate the onion into the tomato and stir in the cilantro, hot sauce and salt, to taste.
  • Cut quesadillas into 4 wedges with a pizza wheel or knife and serve with the salsa and avocado.

GOAT CHEESE AND SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN



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This spinach-stuffed chicken breast recipe is special to me because it has so much flavor, yet not too many calories. I love Italian food, but most of the time it is too heavy. This is a healthy twist on an Italian dish! -Nicole Stevens, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1/3 cup julienned soft sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
Aged balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In small bowl, combine the spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt., Cut a pocket horizontally in the thickest part of each chicken breast. Fill with spinach mixture; secure with toothpicks., In an 8-in. cast-iron or ovenproof skillet, heat 1-1/2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on each side. Place in oven; bake 10 minutes., Toss asparagus with remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; add to skillet. Bake until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165° and asparagus is tender, 10-15 minutes longer. If desired, drizzle with vinegar. Discard toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 532mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE OPEN-FACED QUESADILLA



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for coating baking sheet
3 cups flat-leaf spinach, leaves washed, and dried
4 (6-inch) flour tortillas
11 ounces fresh goat cheese, sliced 1/4 inch thick
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly brush a baking sheet with olive oil.
  • In a medium bowl, toss spinach with oil until well coated. Place the tortillas on prepared baking sheet. Top with spinach and goat cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Bake until cheese is golden brown and bubbling, about 10 minutes.

SPINACH QUESADILLAS



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My family gave these cheesy quesadillas oohs and aahs. Remove the spinach from the heat as soon as it wilts so it keeps a little bit of crunch. -Pam Kaiser, Mansfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 4 cups)
4 green onions, chopped
1 small tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican cheese blend
1/4 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
6 flour tortillas (6 inches)
Reduced-fat sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook and stir first 6 ingredients until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses., Top half of each tortilla with spinach mixture; fold other half over filling. Place on a griddle coated with cooking spray; cook over medium heat until golden brown, 1-2 minutes per side. Cut quesadillas in half; if desired, serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN AND GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 4h30m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 (8-inch) flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups crumbled soft goat cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 tablespoon basil, cut into chiffonade (thin strips)
Melted butter, for brushing
Sour cream, chopped cilantro, for garnish
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 jalapenos, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 chicken breast half
1/2 red onion, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor combine first 5 ingredients and blend until smooth. In a shallow nonreactive pan pour blender mixture over chicken breast half and set aside to marinate, covered and refrigerated, 4 hours. Preheat a grill or broiler. Grill or broil chicken and onions 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until chicken is just cooked through and onions are browned. Thinly slice chicken.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and butter an 8-inch round cake pan. In pan, layer one tortilla and sprinkle with half of chicken, onion, cheeses and basil. Top with a tortilla and sprinkle with remaining filling ingredients. Top with third tortilla and brush top with butter. Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned and cheeses have melted. Let rest 5 minutes before cutting into quarters. Serve garnished sour cream and cilantro.

ROASTED CARROT, SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: large carrots, fresh baby spinach, whole wheat tortillas, goat cheese

Provided by Julie Schwartz

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 large carrots, roasted and diced
6 oz fresh baby spinach
4 whole wheat tortillas
2 oz goat cheese

Steps:

  • Roast carrots at 425°F for 20 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
  • While the carrots are cooking, saute the spinach for 2-3 minutes.
  • Assemble the quesadilla layering the vegetables and goat cheese inside the tortillas in a sandwich arrangement. Then, grill in a skillet for 2 minutes on each side, or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is brown.
  • Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 4 grams

CHICKEN-SPINACH QUESADILLAS



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From Parenting Magazine. Use any cooked veggies you like, and if you don't have chicken substitute turkey.

Provided by HeatherDiane

Categories     Chicken

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
1/2 cup prepared pesto sauce
1 cup shredded reduced-fat monterey jack cheese
1 cup leftover diced cooked chicken

Steps:

  • Squeeze excess liquid from the spinach.
  • Place 4 tortillas on a work surfaced.
  • Spread 2 tablespoons pesto on each tortilla.
  • Top with 1/4 cup spinach.
  • Sprinkle each tortilla with 1/4 cup each cheese and chicken.
  • Top with remaining tortillas and press firmly.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook each quesadilla until cheese melts and tortillas are golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Trasnfer to a plate.
  • Cut each into quarters before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.6, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 32.2, Sodium 791.2, Carbohydrate 47.1, Fiber 5, Sugar 2.4, Protein 25.7

GRILLED CHICKEN AND SPINACH QUESADILLAS



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My favorite sister-in-law introduced me to this recipe and we made it for a family gathering. Very quick and tasty with the use of the rotisserie chicken from the store. Apparently original source is June's Real Simple. And it is (real simple, that is). When I made this I had my grill a little too hot so pay attention when it says medium grill. Even the slightly too browned tortillas were forgiven, though, and these were very good!

Provided by MollyJ

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 quesadillas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 -2 1/2 lbs rotisserie chicken, meat shredded
4 cups baby spinach leaves (about 3 ounces)
1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
4 large flour tortillas
1 avocado, diced
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, spinach and cheese.
  • Dividing evenly, place the mixture on one half of each tortilla. Fold the other half over to cover.
  • Grill the quesadillas until the cheese has melted and the tortillas are crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve with the avocado, salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 937.2, Fat 53, SaturatedFat 19.1, Cholesterol 147.5, Sodium 1277.9, Carbohydrate 66.8, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 3.9, Protein 48.3

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh baby spinach. If using frozen spinach, be sure to thaw and squeeze out all excess water before using.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in your quesadillas. Goat cheese, mozzarella, and cheddar are all good choices. You can also add in some crumbled bacon or cooked chicken for extra flavor.
  • Don't overload your quesadillas with filling. Too much filling will make them difficult to fold and cook evenly.
  • Cook your quesadillas over medium heat until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tortillas are golden brown. Don't overcook them, or the tortillas will become tough.
  • Serve your quesadillas with your favorite dipping sauce. Salsa, guacamole, or sour cream are all good choices.

Conclusion:

Chicken, spinach, and goat cheese quesadillas are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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