CHICKEN MUSHROOM & SPINACH QUESADILLAS

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Very simple and tasty chicken, mushroom, and spinach quesadilla, with melted cheese and spicy ranch sauce. Served with sour cream and salsa for dipping. I serve these as a snack or with salad or soup for lunch or a quick dinner.

Provided by Chef Shantal

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 28m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large white onion, chopped
8 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced (about 3 cups)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chicken breasts, boneless skinless, cooked & chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups baby spinach leaves, sliced into strips
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 (10 inch) whole wheat tortillas
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded) or 1 cup Mexican blend cheese
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over a medium heat. Add the onions and mushrooms and cook until the mushroom water is evaporated and they begin to brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add chicken, cumin, chili powder and oregano and stir until all spices are incorporated. Add spinach, salt and pepper and cook until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes.
  • Mix ranch dressing with hot sauce.
  • Lay 1 tortilla on a flat work surface, spread 2 tablespoons of hot ranch sauce on each tortilla, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
  • Spoon 1/2 chicken and vegetable mixture on top of cheese, then top with an additional 1/4 cup cheese. Top with another flour tortilla.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray over medium heat. Carefully place 1 quesadilla in pan and cook 3 minutes. Using a large spatula, gently flip quesadilla and cook an additional 3 minutes until lightly browned and cheese is melted. Repeat with second quesadilla.
  • Slice each quesadilla into quarters. Serve with sour cream and salsa for dipping.

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