grilled chicken and vegetable quesadillas

Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Aug 29, 2015

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

  • Step 1
    Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Step 2
    Combine 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.
  • Step 3
    Arrange 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.
  • Step 4
    Sprinkle 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.
  • Step 5
    Heat 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.
  • Step 6
    Garnish with Avocado-Tomato Salad, posted separately if desired.

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Category: Chicken
Culture: Mexican
Keyword: #grill
Keyword: #chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Grill

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