GRILLED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE QUESADILLAS

Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Quesadillas image

Provided by Lynette !

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

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1 1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
12 oz 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 oz monterey jack cheese, shredded
4 flour tortillas, 6 inch
1/4 c sour cream

Steps:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
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.
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.
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.
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.
6. Garnish with Avocado-Tomato Salad, posted separately if desired.