chicken and spinach quesadillas with pico de grllo

Name: Chicken and Spinach Quesadillas with Pico de Grllo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) chopped seeded tomaotes, divided; 1 cup(s) chopped green onions, divided; 1/2 cup(s) fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon(s) mince jalapeno pepper *; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh lime juice; 10 - ( 8 inch ) fat- free flour tortillas; 1 cup(s) packed chopped stemmed spinach; 1 cup(s) shredded cooked boneless skinless chicken breast; 3/4 cup(s) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese; - non-stick cooking spray

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donna clark

salt lake city, UT

Updated on Dec 21, 2012

This is a great way to get the kids to eat spinach, mixed with chicken and pico de gallo sauce it's an easy fast meal. I make it with reduced-fat cheddar cheese for a more healthy serving.My grand kids love this tasty dish for weekend lunchs.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cups chopped seeded tomaotes, divided
1 cup chopped green onions, divided
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon mince jalapeno pepper *
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
10 - ( 8 inch ) fat- free flour tortillas
1 cup packed chopped stemmed spinach
1 cup shredded cooked boneless skinless chicken breast
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- non-stick cooking spray

How To Make chicken and spinach quesadillas with pico de grllo

Step 1

** Jalapeno peppers can sting and irritate the skin, so wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and Do Not touch your eyes. **

Step 2

For Pico de Gallo, mix 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, 3/4 cup green onions, cilantro, jalapeno and lime juice in a medium bowl.
Step 3

Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat. Sprinkle tortilla with water, place in skillet. Cook 20-30 seconds or until hot, turning once. Repete with remaining tortillas.
Step 4

Divide remaining 1/2 cup tomatoes, 1/4 cup green onions, spinach and cooked and shredded chicken amoung 5 tortillas, sprinkle with cheese. Top with remaining 5 tortillas.
Step 5

Cook quesadillas, (1) one at a time over medium heat for 2 minutes per side or until cheese is melted. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges and serve with Pico de Gallo.
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