Grilled Chicken Quesadilla

Name: Grilled Chicken Quesadilla
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 2 people
Ingredients: 2 grilled boneless skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced; 2 large flour tortillas; 2 cups 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese; 18-20 sliced pickled jalapenos

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Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings
2 people
Calories
684 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican-American Fusion

Grilled Chicken Quesadilla

Quade Sheppard

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You will get a double dose of grilled flavor in this Grilled Chicken Quesadilla when you grill the chicken first, then grill the assembled quesadilla. One bite will have you convinced that grilling THE MOVE for cooking your quesadillas this summer.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 grilled boneless skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
2 large flour tortillas
2 cups 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
18-20 sliced pickled jalapenos (optional)

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Instructions

Pre-heat your grill to medium-low heat. When warmed up, spritz the grill grates generously with cooking spray.
If using pickled jalapenos, remove 18-20 slices from the jar and arrange in a single layer on paper towels to remove excess moisture. This will prevent the quesadilla from getting soggy as it cooks.
Lay a tortilla on a flat surface and sprinkle half with ½ cup shredded smoked gouda. Top with one sliced boneless skinless chicken thigh. Add 9-10 sliced pickled jalapenos. Finish by sprinkling with another ½ cup shredded cheese.
Fold the naked half of the tortilla over the top of the side with fillings. Repeat the step above with the second quesadilla.Add quesadillas to the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes with the lid closed.
Note: When you flip your quesadillas, you may notice some spots are darker in places. Most grills have "hot spots" that cook food faster - I know I do! My hot spots are toward the back of the grill so when I flip my quesadillas I make sure the part of the quesadilla closer to the back finishes cooking towards the front.
After flipping, continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes with the lid closed. You want to see some grill marks and for the tortilla to be firm and crisp to the touch.
Remove from heat and cut into four slices. Serve with salsa of your choice.

Notes

Note: Cooking time does not include the time needed to grill the chicken.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 684kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 53g (106%) Fat 43g (66%) Saturated Fat 24g (120%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 208mg (69%) Sodium 3255mg (136%) Potassium 666mg (19%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 3191IU (64%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 928mg (93%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 684 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	684kcal	34%
Carbohydrates	22g	7%
Protein	53g	106%
Fat	43g	66%
Saturated Fat	24g	120%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	12g	60%
Trans Fat	0.02g	1%
Cholesterol	208mg	69%
Sodium	3255mg	136%
Potassium	666mg	14%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	3191IU	64%
Vitamin C	14mg	16%
Calcium	928mg	93%
Iron	5mg	28%