grilled chicken and vegetable quesadillas
My son loves what he calls "fajita" quesadillas. This is my version.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Grill
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 12 ounces chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 small onion, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
- 1 small orange bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch thick wedges
- 1 - jalapeno pepper, whole
- - cooking spray
- 3 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 4 - flour tortillas, 6 inch
- 1/4 cup sour cream
How To Make grilled chicken and vegetable quesadillas
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Step 1Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
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Step 2Combine paprika, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub the paprika mixture evenly over the chicken; let stand for 10 minutes.
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Step 3Arrange the chicken, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper on a grill rack coated with cooking spray. Cook the vegetables 4 minutes on each side or until tender. Cook the chicken 6 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken and vegetables from the grill; Halve the jalapeno and remove the seeds, then coarsely chop the vegetables. Let the chicken stand for 5 minutes; thinly slice the chicken.
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Step 4Sprinkle about 3 tablespoons cheese over half of each tortilla; divide vegetables and chicken evenly over the cheese. Fold each tortilla in half over the filling; lightly coat the tortillas with cooking spray.
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Step 5Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place 2 quesadillas in pan; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until the cheese melts and the tortillas are lightly browned. Repeat procedure with the remaining 2 quesadillas. Cut each quesadillas into 2 wedges; serve with sour cream.
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Step 6Garnish with Avocado-Tomato Salad, posted separately if desired.
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Category:
Chicken
Category:
Poultry Appetizers
Culture:
Mexican
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#grill
Keyword:
#quesadilla's
Keyword:
#chicken
Ingredient:
Chicken
Method:
Grill
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