CHICKEN, SPINACH AND CANNELLINI BEAN QUESADILLAS

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We love this recipe! I found it on Pinterest and I have made it a couple times and everyone loves them. Mostly putting it here to have nutritional info.

Provided by Bridget Leigh

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 12 Quesadillas, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2-2 cups seasoned diced cooked chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 banana pepper, diced
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
salt and pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3/4 cup chicken broth
4 cups fresh Baby Spinach, stems removed, coarsely chopped
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
12 soft taco-size flour tortillas
3 cups cheddar cheese or 3 cups low-fat monterey jack cheese
cooking spray
diced avocado (to garnish)
sour cream (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, red bell pepper and banana peppers. Season with the crushed red pepper flakes and salt and pepper. Saute until veggies have softened, 6-8 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and saute for another minute or two. Sprinkle the flour over the veggies and stir to combine. Cook while stirring for several minutes so that the flour loses its raw taste.
  • Whisk in the chicken broth and stir until bubbly and smooth. Add the baby spinach and continue cooking for another minute or two or until spinach has wilted. Stir in the cooked chicken and cannellini beans and remove from heat.
  • Spray a large skillet or griddle with cooking spray. Heat over medium to medium-high heat. Place one tortilla on griddle and spread 1/4 cup cheese over tortilla.
  • Spread chicken, bean and spinach mixture over one half of the tortilla.
  • Check underside of tortilla and when browned a bit, flip the half with just cheese over the half with the chicken.
  • Remove from heat and cut into slices. Top with diced avocado and sour cream, if desired.

ABRAR GAMING FF
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I'm not a big fan of quesadillas, but I really enjoyed these. They were so flavorful and satisfying.


Ratul Master
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I had trouble finding cannellini beans at my local grocery store. I ended up using black beans instead and they worked just fine.


Aliyah Brand
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These quesadillas were a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Larry jizzy
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I'm always looking for new recipes that are easy to make and these quesadillas definitely fit the bill. I'll be making them again for sure.


Atif Thind3838
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These quesadillas are perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. They're also great for parties or potlucks.


Asib Mohammad
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I love that these quesadillas are made with whole wheat tortillas. It makes them a little healthier without sacrificing any flavor.


Glory Okoli
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These quesadillas are a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have a hard time finding ways to use up leftover chicken, but these quesadillas are a great solution.


Roman Ramos
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed these quesadillas. The spinach flavor was very mild and the other ingredients really balanced it out.


F L
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I made these quesadillas for dinner last night and they were a big hit. My husband and I both loved them.


Jake wiz
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These quesadillas are the perfect comfort food. They're cheesy, gooey, and oh-so-delicious.


Ahmed Hannatu
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I'm always looking for new quesadilla recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Bayoumi Abdulazim
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These quesadillas are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love them!


Md Mobrik
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the quesadillas turn out great every time.


Sumon Raj
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These quesadillas are delicious! The combination of chicken, spinach, and cannellini beans is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Doreen mwende Mutua
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I've made these quesadillas several times and they're always a hit. They're a great way to use up leftover chicken and spinach.


Princess Kraziya
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These quesadillas are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever ingredients I have on hand.


Lusindiso Maqasho
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I made these quesadillas for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Nana Ahenkan
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I love that this recipe uses cannellini beans. They add a nice protein boost and make the quesadillas more filling.


Umer Zain
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These quesadillas were a hit with my family! The flavors of the chicken, spinach, and cannellini beans paired perfectly together. The quesadillas were also very easy to make, which is a bonus.