Italian Wild Rice Quesadillas

Prep Time 
Cook Time 
Total Time 
Servings 
4

Ingredients 

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/3 cup jarred basil pesto

1/3 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 box (9 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to remove moisture

1 cup cooked wild rice

2 cups finely shredded Italian cheese, divided

8 (9-inch) flour tortillas

1 Gold’n Plump® Deli Fresh Rotisserie Chicken- Original Flavor, shredded

4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto ham, cut into thin strips

2 tablespoons canola oil

2 cups jarred marinara sauce, warmed 

Instructions 

In medium bowl, stir first 4 ingredients until mixed. Stir in spinach, wild rice, and 2/3 cup shredded cheese. 

Top 4 tortillas with wild rice mixture; spread evenly to within 1/4-inch of edges. Top with chicken and prosciutto. Sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese; top with remaining tortillas. 

Heat large, non-stick skillet over medium heat; brush with oil. Place quesadillas in skillet; brush tops with oil. Cook 4 minutes on each side until heated through. Keep warm in a 200°F oven. Cut into wedges. Serve with marinara. 

Cuisine 
  • Serving Size
    • Servings 
      4
  • PER SERVING
    • Calories 
      1,340
    • Calories from Fat 
      52%
    • Total Fat 
      78g
    • Saturated Fat 
      28g
    • Trans Fat 
      1g
    • Total Carbohydrate 
      92g
    • Protein 
      70g
    • Sugars 
      18g
    • Cholesterol 
      255mg
    • Dietary Fiber 
      10g
    • Sodium 
      3,380mg
  • DAILY VALUE
    • Vitamin A 
      145%
    • Vitamin C 
      56%
    • Calcium 
      79%
    • Iron 
      58%
  • DIETARY EXCHANGES
    • Starch/Bread 
      5
    • Other Carbohydrates 
      0.5
    • Fat 
      7.5
    • Vegetable 
      2
    • Med-Fat Protein 
      7
    • Recipes calling out meat in the Dietary Exchanges category were analyzed with information prior to 2014 updates. Recipes calling out protein were analyzed with the new information after 2014.
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