Best Easy Grilled Chicken Quesadillas Recipes

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CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 9h50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, halved and cut into slices
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
2 pounds Perfect Grilled Chicken (thawed if frozen), recipe follows
6 tablespoons butter, for frying
12 large flour tortillas
2 1/2 cups grated cheese (Monterey Jack is the best)
Pico de Gallo, for serving, recipe follows
2 cups olive oil
6 tablespoons honey
3 heaping tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons ground thyme
2 teaspoons ground oregano
Juice of 12 lemons
24 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 to 3 jalapenos
2 cups fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
12 Roma tomatoes (slightly under ripe is fine), diced
3 yellow or red onions, diced
1 lime
Salt

Steps:

  • Add the olive oil to a skillet over high heat. Throw in the onions and peppers and cook until the peppers have a few dark brown/black areas, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and set aside. Add the Perfect Grilled Chicken to the skillet and heat over medium-high heat until warmed through. Dice into cubes and set aside.
  • Sizzle 1/2 tablespoon of the butter in a separate skillet or griddle over medium heat and lay a flour tortilla in the skillet. Then build the quesadillas by laying grated cheese on the bottom tortilla, and then arranging the chicken and cooked peppers over it. Top with a little more grated cheese and top with a second tortilla.
  • When the tortilla is golden on the first side, carefully flip the quesadilla to the other side, adding another 1/2 tablespoon butter to the skillet at the same time. Continue cooking until the second side is golden. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
  • Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with Pico de Gallo.
  • Mix together the olive oil, honey, mustard, salt, thyme, oregano and lemon juice in a large shallow container.
  • Pound the chicken breasts to uniform thickness and add them to the marinade. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 8 hours.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken in batches until golden brown on the first side, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown on the other side and cooked all the way through, another 4 to 5 minutes. Let the chicken cool.
  • Transfer the chicken to freezer bags individually and in pairs, so it's easy to defrost the exact amount you need. Yield: 24 servings
  • Slice 2 of the jalapenos in half. With a spoon, scrape out the seeds. (If you like things spicy, leave in some of the white membranes.) Dice the jalapenos very finely; you want a hint of heat and jalapeno flavor, but you don't want to cause any fires. Now dump the jalapenos, cilantro, tomatoes and onions in a bowl.
  • Slice the lime in half and squeeze the juice from half the lime into the bowl. Sprinkle with salt, and stir together until combined. Be sure to taste the pico de gallo and adjust the seasonings, adding salt or more diced jalapeno if needed.

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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Incredible Chicken Quesadillas are packed with juicy chicken, peppers, onions, garlic, and lots of melty cheese. They are an easy and healthy idea that is perfect for those hectic weeknights.

Provided by Layla

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound chicken breasts ((cut into bite sized pieces))
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup diced bell pepper ((any color))
1/2 cup diced onion
1 medium jalapeno, diced ((optional))
2 cloves garlic ((minced))
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
2 cups shredded melting cheese
4 medium flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breasts into small bite size pieces. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large heavy duty pan. Add the chicken breasts and taco seasoning to the pan. Sautee 4-5 minutes then add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic, sautee another 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove mixture from the pan and set aside.
  • To the same pan, add ½ teaspoon oil and a tortilla, top with a handful of shredded cheese, and 1/4th the chicken mixture, then with more cheese. Fold the tortilla and cook on both sides until crispy and golden. Remove from the pan and repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • To serve: Slice tortillas in half or thirds and serve with sour-cream, salsa, guacamole or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Sodium 741 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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For this effortless entree, I sandwiches cooked chicken, tomato, onion and cheese inside tortillas, then warms them on a griddle until the cheese is gooey. I garnish them with sour cream, your favorite salsa and refried beans.-Sacha K. Roach, Warsaw, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 flour tortillas (8 inches)
2 teaspoons butter, melted
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 medium tomato, diced
1 package (9 ounces) frozen diced cooked chicken, thawed and chopped

Steps:

  • Brush one side of each tortilla with butter. Place two tortillas, buttered side down, on a griddle; sprinkle with cheese, onion, tomato and chicken. Top with remaining tortillas, buttered side up. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 683 calories, Fat 29g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 1190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 48g protein.

GRILLED CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 package CHI-CHI'S® 6-inch Fajita Tortilla
2 cups shredded cooked rotisserie chicken
1 (4.25-ounce) can CHI-CHI'S® Dice Green Chilies, drained
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese blend
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese blend
1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
Mexican toppings such as sour cream, guacamole and CHI-CHI'S® Salsa
Mexican toppings such as sour cream, guacamole and CHI-CHI'S Salsa
Olive Oil

Steps:

  • 1.Prepare grill for medium heat. 2.Spread each tortilla evenly with cream cheese. 3.In small bowl, combine chicken, chilies, shredded cheese, bell pepper and onion; mix well. Spoon evenly over each tortilla. Fold each tortilla in half, pressing to seal. 4.Brush both sides of each quesadilla with oil. Grill 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. 5.Cut quesadillas into wedges; serve with favorite Mexican toppings such as sour cream, guacamole and salsa.

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