Best Chicken Spinach And Cannellini Bean Quesadillas Recipes

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TUSCAN CHICKEN CANNELLINI



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-Taste of Home Cooking School

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 boneless skinless chicken breast (6 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (15 ounces) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup fresh baby spinach
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Pinch salt
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, optional

Steps:

  • In a large or Medium Ziploc® Zip 'n Steam™ Bag, combine chicken, beans, spinach, lemon juice, olive oil, rosemary, pepper flakes and salt. Seal bag and shake gently to combine ingredients. Pat ingredients into single layer. Place bag in microwave oven., Cook on full power for 6-1/2 minutes (Medium bag) or 5-1/2 minutes (Large bag) or until meat is no longer pink. If needed, continue microwaving at 30-second intervals until done., Allow bag to stand 1 minute before handling. Shake bag to distribute seasonings. Carefully open bag and remove contents. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and tomatoes if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

ROSEMARY CHICKEN WITH SPINACH & BEANS



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With two young boys constantly on-the-go, I'm always looking for ways to simplify meals. This recipe uses just one skillet, making it a cinch to prepare dinner for a hungry family in half an hour. -Sara Richardson, Littleton, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Drain tomatoes, reserving juice; coarsely chop tomatoes. Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. Rub with rosemary, salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add spinach and garlic; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Stir in beans, tomatoes and reserved juice; heat through. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 729mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 41g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

IN-A-PINCH CHICKEN & SPINACH



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I needed a fast supper while babysitting my grandchild. I used what my daughter-in-law had in the fridge and turned it into what's now one of our favorite chicken and spinach recipes. -Sandra Ellis, Stockbridge, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Cook chicken 5-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Add spinach and salsa to pan; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or just until spinach is wilted. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 376mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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.

CHICKEN, SPINACH & CANNELLINI BEAN QUESADILLAS RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Chicken, Spinach & Cannellini Bean Quesadillas Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by DeliciouslyDished

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 -2 cups seasoned, cooked and diced chicken breast meat
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 banana pepper, diced
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (heaping) TBSP all purpose flour
3/4 cup chicken broth
4 cups fresh baby spinach, stems removed, coarsely chopped
1 (15.5-ounce) can of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
Cooking spray
Flour tortillas
Shredded cheese (Monterey Jack, cheddar or a combination of the two works well here)
Avocados, diced
Fat free sour cream

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 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. (You will find thing's you do not find here, there) Follow or friend me on Facebook for even more recipe's,etc: https://www.facebook.com/carilynn71 ♥Delish Dish♥ at Facebook Groups https://www.facebook.com/groups/Creates/ ♥Delish Dish♥ at Tumblr http://delishdishs.tumblr.com/

CHICKEN FRICASSEE WITH SPINACH AND CANNELLINI BEANS



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You can make this recipe using pork tenderloin in place of chicken breasts, and really you can substitute any bean you desired for the cannellini beans. Serve with potatoes or cooked pasta.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 cups cannellini beans, drained
3 -5 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried thyme (or to taste)
3/4 lb fresh button mushroom, sliced (can use more or less)
1/4 cup sherry wine
4 boneless chicken breasts, skinnless (cut into 1/2-inch slices, can use 5 breasts)
seasoning salt (or use white salt)
pepper
2 tablespoons flour
2 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 lb fresh spinach (cut into about 1/4-inch strips)
1/2 cup whipping cream (unwhipped)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (or to taste)
1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a heavy large pot heat oil over medium.
  • Add in the mushroom slices and cook until all the liquid is evaporated (about 8 minutes).
  • Add in the onions, garlic, dryed pepper flakes and thyme; saute over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Add in sherry; simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to a small bowl.
  • Season the chicken strips with seasoning salt and pepper.
  • Add in more oil if neded to the pot.
  • Add in the chicken, stirring until browned.
  • Add in 2 tablespoons flour stir to coat the chicken evenly.
  • Add in the chicken broth with the onion/mushroom mixture; bring to a boil, stirring with a wooden spoon; simmer for about 25 minutes (you can cook a little longer if desired).
  • After about 25 minutes, add in the spinach chopped spinach, whipping cream, mustard and paprika (if using); simmer for about 5 minutes (at this point you can add in about 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese if desired) then season with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle with more grated Parmesan cheese, or pass the cheese at the table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 699.5, Fat 36.5, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 133.6, Sodium 677.9, Carbohydrate 34.9, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 47.2

CHEESY CHICKEN AND BEAN QUESADILLAS



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Quesadillas become a meaty main dish with rotisserie chicken, black beans and rice.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups shredded or finely chopped deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
4 medium green onions, thinly sliced (1/4 cup)
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1/2 cup cooked white rice
1 package (11.5 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 tortillas)
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (12 oz)
Cooking spray
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix chicken, bell pepper, green onions, beans and rice. Top half of each tortilla with 1/2 cup chicken mixture and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Fold other half of each tortilla over filling, press down slightly. Spray top halves of tortillas with cooking spray.
  • Heat 12-inch skillet over medium-low heat. Place 2 filled tortillas at a time, sprayed sides down, in skillet. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and hot. Cut into wedges. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 5 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Quesadilla, Sodium 970 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

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