GRILLED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE QUESADILLAS

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My son loves what he calls "fajita" quesadillas. This is my version.

Provided by Lynette !

Categories     Poultry Appetizers

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

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.

Mental Kaka
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These quesadillas were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would have liked them more if I had used less oil.


Shadrack Thuranira
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I made these quesadillas for my kids and they loved them! They were a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Okechukwu Ogbu
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These quesadillas were really easy to make and they were so delicious! I loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making these again.


Abdul hayyu Husainni
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I followed the recipe exactly and my quesadillas turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


SKZ_ Rxby0
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These quesadillas were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them more if I had added some extra spices.


PupZero
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I wasn't sure how these quesadillas would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! They were so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Pidro Pianist
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These quesadillas were so easy to make and they were so delicious! I loved the combination of chicken, vegetables, and cheese. I will definitely be making these again.


Joseph Anode
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I made these quesadillas for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and they were gone in minutes. I will definitely be making these again.


Jorina Nikollari
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These quesadillas were delicious! I loved the combination of chicken, vegetables, and cheese. I will definitely be making these again.


Ziya Ziya
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed these quesadillas! The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making these again.


Sk Sowrov
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These quesadillas were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would have liked them more if I had used less oil.


Mpendulo Sithole
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I made these quesadillas for my kids and they loved them! They were a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Judith Lwena
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These quesadillas were really easy to make and they were so delicious! I loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making these again.


Meer Shahabudin haslo
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I followed the recipe exactly and my quesadillas turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Muliro Yahaya
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These quesadillas were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them more if I had added some extra spices.


Genise Hayes
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I wasn't sure how these quesadillas would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! They were so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Prity Akter
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These quesadillas were so easy to make and they were so delicious! I loved the combination of chicken, vegetables, and cheese. I will definitely be making these again.


Fatia Namirembe
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I made these quesadillas for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and they were gone in minutes. I will definitely be making these again.


Hal Bowman
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These quesadillas were a hit with my family! The chicken and vegetables were perfectly cooked and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making these again.