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.
![raw chicken breast, bell pepper, red onion, broccolini, tortillas, cheese, cilantro, and spices in prep bowls](https://images.themodernproper.com/production/posts/GrilledChickenQuesadilla_1.jpg?w=1200&q=82&auto=format&fit=crop&dm=1691004186&s=2502bd9bbb3dabcf4b50a184be2bcb2e)
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
![raw chicken being seasoned with taco seasoning](https://images.themodernproper.com/production/posts/GrilledChickenQuesadilla_2.jpg?w=1200&q=82&auto=format&fit=crop&dm=1690302586&s=db30f8980a9afb38b0cf77a3ab08352c)
![boneless, skinless, raw, chicken breast seasoned with taco seasoning](https://images.themodernproper.com/production/posts/GrilledChickenQuesadilla_3.jpg?w=1200&q=82&auto=format&fit=crop&dm=1690302613&s=b4cf4e98940dd1e8044ac2b15c845df9)
![mayonnaise, sour cream, onion powder, taco seasoning, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice in a blender](https://images.themodernproper.com/production/posts/GrilledChickenQuesadilla_5.jpg?w=1200&q=82&auto=format&fit=crop&dm=1690380118&s=6fd38662239a24f19e279410317a56c4)
![jalapeño ranch in a blender made with mayo, sour cream, onion powder, taco seasoning, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice](https://images.themodernproper.com/production/posts/GrilledChickenQuesadilla_6.jpg?w=1200&q=82&auto=format&fit=crop&dm=1690380140&s=614a73dde2789422ce525b1ab4f90dc5)
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.
![bell peppers, broccolini, and red onion tossed with olive oil and taco seasoning](https://images.themodernproper.com/production/posts/GrilledChickenQuesadilla_4.jpg?w=1200&q=82&auto=format&fit=crop&dm=1690380210&s=0aabc0430b771d99e1c4c37533782413)
![bell peppers, broccolini, and red onion tossed with olive oil and taco seasoning being cooked on the grill](https://images.themodernproper.com/production/posts/GrilledChickenQuesadilla_7.jpg?w=1200&q=82&auto=format&fit=crop&dm=1690380222&s=eca4ba28afb27dc7ff455771a62273fe)
![4 butterflied chicken breasts seasoned with taco seasoning being cooked on the grill](https://images.themodernproper.com/production/posts/GrilledChickenQuesadilla_8.jpg?w=1200&q=82&auto=format&fit=crop&dm=1691004353&s=1cc0d8616494f336c8283b81d06d32d2)
![a flour tortilla being filled with cheese, grilled onion, peppers, broccolini and chicken](https://images.themodernproper.com/production/posts/GrilledChickenQuesadilla_9.jpg?w=1200&q=82&auto=format&fit=crop&dm=1691004359&s=308c8e0ed53ec2f392b2998d92982b8e)
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!
![2 hands filling a flour tortilla with cheese, grilled onion, peppers, broccolini, chicken, cilantro and green onions](https://images.themodernproper.com/production/posts/GrilledChickenQuesadilla_10.jpg?w=1200&q=82&auto=format&fit=crop&dm=1691004391&s=fe442965961653fa574217c8414954e3)
![a chicken quesadilla being cooked on the grill filled with a cheese, onion, peppers, broccolini, cilantro and green onions](https://images.themodernproper.com/production/posts/GrilledChickenQuesadilla_11.jpg?w=1200&q=82&auto=format&fit=crop&dm=1691004401&s=1eea562faf84ef5ab3b9151b6d8d84bc)
![grilled chicken quesadillas being sliced on a wooden cutting board](https://images.themodernproper.com/production/posts/GrilledChickenQuesadilla_12.jpg?w=1200&q=82&auto=format&fit=crop&dm=1690380388&s=c33b35074c25e0cb15852f211125ebbb)
![a grilled chicken quesadilla sliced in wedges on a plate drizzled with jalapeño ranch and sprinkled with cilantro](https://images.themodernproper.com/production/posts/GrilledChickenQuesadilla_13.jpg?w=1200&q=82&auto=format&fit=crop&dm=1690380421&s=cc2b81ca105dab20fc2576f059aba83e)
More Great Quesadilla Recipes From The Modern Proper
![grilled chicken quesadillas sliced and stacked on top of each other](https://images.themodernproper.com/production/posts/GrilledChickenQuesadilla_15.jpg?w=1200&q=82&auto=format&fit=crop&dm=1691004603&s=aca1e77d28d5ff4138eb71eba23728ff)
Let’s Get Grilling!
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