Grilled Chicken Quesadillas

Cinco de Mayo - BBQ and Grilling

This delicious recipe is prepared by using adobo seasoned grilled boneless chicken thighs, layering tortillas with a combination of the chicken, cheese, and onion, and heating directly on the grill. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Brief

Prep 35 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 1hr5 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Grilled Chicken Quesadillas

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless

skinless chicken thighs

adobo seasoning to taste

12 (10 inch) flour tortillas

1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

1 onion

chopped

1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives

drained

1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies

drained

Pitcher Perfect Margaritas

BBQ and Grilling

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken on a plate and sprinkle with adobo seasoning on both sides. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Heat grill for medium-high heat.

Step 3

Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on grill and cook for 10 minutes per side or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from grill and cut into bite-size pieces.

Step 4

Place one or two tortillas on the grill and sprinkle with a thin layer of cheese chicken onion olives and chiles. Top with another tortilla and grill until brown and crispy on both sides about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut into wedges to serve.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Chicken Quesadillas

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 850.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 46.4g 93%

Carbohydrates: 86.5g 28%

Dietary Fiber: 6.5g 26%

Sugars: 1.8g

Fat: 24.6g 38%

Saturated Fat: 10.9g 55%

Cholesterol: 125.7mg 42%

Vitamin A Iu: 848.5IU 17%

Niacin Equivalents: 16.9mg 130%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 31%

Vitamin C: 23.9mg 40%

Folate: 192.3mcg 48%

Calcium: 440.4mg 44%

Iron: 7.3mg 40%

Magnesium: 69.4mg 25%

Potassium: 544.9mg 15%

Sodium: 1665.2mg 67%

Thiamin: 0.9mg 85%

Calories From Fat: 221.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.