Pesto Chicken Quesadilla

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Try these easy quesadillas with a spin of basil pesto!

  • 4
  • 5 mins
  • 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 8 6-inch flour tortillas
  • 4 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup packed fresh spinach leaves
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Method
Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. (We use a cast iron pan).
To assemble one quesadilla, spread 1 tablespoon of pesto on 1 tortilla and top with chicken, spinach and cheese. Top with another tortilla. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Add one quesadilla to the pan and cook 1-2 minutes on both sides until heated through and cheese has melted. Repeat with remaining quesadillas. Cut into four and serve immediately.

Method

Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. (We use a cast iron pan).
To assemble one quesadilla, spread 1 tablespoon of pesto on 1 tortilla and top with chicken, spinach and cheese. Top with another tortilla. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Add one quesadilla to the pan and cook 1-2 minutes on both sides until heated through and cheese has melted. Repeat with remaining quesadillas. Cut into four and serve immediately.