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Grilled Chicken Quesadillas

Grilled Chicken Quesadillas

Grilled Chicken Quesadillas are an easy, affordable summer meal that comes together on the grill in just 30 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast, 1 large or two small breasts
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1/2 large green pepper, sliced
  • 2 cups queso cheese, shredded, or cheddar or Mexican blend
  • cooking spray
  • 4 large flour tortillas, 10-in size
  • sour cream, salsa, guacamole, for garnish

Instructions

  • Butterfly the chicken breast to make two large, thin pieces. Season with garlic salt, black pepper and chili powder. Place chicken on a grill heated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side, until no longer pink.
  • If you have a griddle side to your grill, add the peppers and onions to the griddle and allow them to char while the chicken cooks, turning them occasionally. If you don't have a griddle for the grill, wrap the peppers and onions in foil and place them on the grill.
    Grilled Chicken Quesadillas
  • Remove the chicken and vegetables from the grill when done. Cut the grilled chicken into thin strips.
  • Lightly spray one side of a 10-inch flour tortilla with cooking spray and place it greased side down on the grill. Add a thin layer of shredded queso cheese, chicken strips, grilled vegetables, and another layer of shredded queso cheese to the tortilla.
    Grilled Chicken Quesadilla
  • Top with a second flour tortilla and spray the top of the quesadilla with cooking spray. Grill on each side for 5 minutes, turning with a large spatula, until golden brown. Repeat process to make a second quesadilla.
  • Remove quesadillas from the grill, allow to cook for 5 minutes, cut each one into 6 wedges. Recipe makes 2 large quesadillas or 4 servings. Serve wedges with sour cream, guacamole and Pico de Gallo.
    Grilled Chicken Quesadillas

Equipment

  • 1 outdoor grill, heated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
  • 1 large spatula
  • 1 sharp knife and cutting board

Notes

Tips for Making Quesadillas on the Grill
  • Be sure to spray the flour tortillas with cooking spray before placing them on the grill. This prevents them from sticking and makes it easier to turn the quesadillas over.
  • Use a large spatula to turn the quesadilla over once filled with ingredients. Or you can use two regular spatulas. I have also used tongs to slide the quesadillas onto a plate, invert it onto another plate, then slide it back on the grill. The cheese inside will help to keep the ingredients in place.
  • Pour a small amount of canola oil onto a paper towel and wipe the grill after cooking the chicken. This cleans any bits of food that may be left behind. It also slightly greases the grill before adding the tortillas.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 38gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 1107mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 678IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 405mgIron: 2mg