Grilled Chicken and Spinach Quesadillas

Name: Grilled Chicken and Spinach Quesadillas
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 2- to 2 1/2-pound rotisserie chicken, meat shredded; 4 cups baby spinach (about 3 ounces); 1.5 cups grated Monterey Jack (6 ounces); 4 large flour tortillas; 1 avocado, diced; 0.5 cup store-bought fresh salsa; 0.25 cup sour cream

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For a quick weeknight dinner that's also a crowd-pleaser, throw together these chicken and spinach quesadillas on the grill. Our method proves easier than traditional stovetop preparation, and lends the tortillas a satisfying crunch, not to mention great-looking grill marks.

By Sara Quessenberry

Updated on September 5, 2022

Grilled Chicken and Spinach Quesadillas — Using store-bought rotisserie chicken means this dish comes together in just minutes. Get the recipe. Photo: Alex Farnum

Hands On Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Yield:

4 serves

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Ingredients

1 2- to 2 1/2-pound rotisserie chicken, meat shredded
4 cups baby spinach (about 3 ounces)
1 ½ cups grated Monterey Jack (6 ounces)
4 large flour tortillas
1 avocado, diced
½ cup store-bought fresh salsa
¼ cup sour cream

Directions

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 over the other half to cover.
Grill the quesadillas until the cheese has melted and the tortillas are crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Serve quesadillas with the avocado, salsa, and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

776	Calories
39g	Fat
47g	Carbs
59g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Calories 776
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g	50%
Saturated Fat 15g	75%
Cholesterol 171mg	57%
Sodium 1044mg	45%
Total Carbohydrate 47g	17%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 59g

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.