Chicken Quesadillas On The Grill–A Midsummer Night’s Dream!
These grilled chicken quesadillas have a little bit of everything–tender seasoned chicken, crunchy vegetables, and two types of cheese. They’re delicious on their own, but if you’re looking for a feast we like to make homemade Guacamole and our Pico de Gallo with Cabbage for a side of fresh crunch. A Caesar Salad is a great addition to any meal, and you’ll definitely want to have a big jar of Pickled Onions nearby. If you’re craving a chicken quesadilla and it’s not grilling season, try our pan-fried chicken quesadillas.
Ingredients You’ll Need To Make Easy Grilled Chicken Quesadillas
Chicken – Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, butterflied
Veggies – Bell pepper, broccolini, red onion
Taco seasoning – Store-bought or homemade
Cheese – Shredded sharp cheddar cheese and pepper jack cheese
Flour tortillas – We like to use the 12-inch size for this recipe, because we fold them over. Alternatively you could use a smaller size and use one each for the top and the bottom.
Green onions and cilantro – For crunchy bright freshness
Jalapeño ranch – Recipe follows below
How to Make Chicken Quesadillas On The Grill
Prepare the grill. Brush the grill grates with olive oil and turn on to high heat.
Season the chicken and vegetables. Give everything a nice drizzle of olive oil and sprinkling of taco seasoning.
Grill the chicken, peppers, broccolini, and onion.
Make the jalapeño ranch. Combine the jalapeño ranch ingredients in a blender pitcher and blend until smooth and creamy.
Slice the chicken and roughly chop the vegetables. We like to aim for bite-sized pieces and a good kitchen knife will help this part of the job.
Assemble the quesadillas. Layer the chicken, veggies, and cheese evenly on one side of each tortilla. Fold tortillas over filling and brush the top with olive oil.
Grill the quesadillas. You want them to be golden in color and the cheese to be melted. Keep an eye on the heat so you don’t overcook the quesadillas!
Transfer to a large cutting board. Cut the quesadillas into quarters and place on a large platter. Serve with jalapeño ranch on the side.
How to Store Leftover Grilled Quesadilla + Tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Quesadillas can be frozen. Just wrap them well (tinfoil works well) and use them within a couple of months of freezing.
Can I use corn tortillas to make it gluten free? Yep! We do this all the time. Just don’t fold them in half to avoid breaking (you’ll use one entire tortilla on the bottom and one for the top).
Can I make these quesadillas in a skillet? Yes! Just add a little oil and start frying over low heat to ensure golden tortilla and melted cheese occur at the same time.
Substitution Ideas: Try this with a thinly sliced grilled steak or skip the meat, and grill up some mushrooms!
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