Grilled Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla
40 mins
4 servings
Description
A savory Mexican-inspired dish featuring grilled chicken, melted cheese, and crispy tortillas
Ingredients
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup lime juice
- 0.25 teaspoon cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat
- Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper
- Step 3: Add the chicken to the marinade and mix well
- Step 4: Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked through
- Step 5: Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes
- Step 6: Slice the chicken into thin strips
- Step 7: In a large skillet, heat a tortilla over medium heat for 30 seconds on each side
- Step 8: Sprinkle a quarter of the cheese on half of the tortilla, followed by a few slices of chicken
- Step 9: Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling
- Step 10: Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted
- Step 11: Flip the quesadilla and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the other side is also crispy and the cheese is melted
- Step 12: Repeat with remaining ingredients
Nutrition Information
Per serving
797
Calories
106.16g
Protein
27.67g
Fat
24.07g
Carbs
Recipe Details
Prep Time:15 mins
Cook Time:25 mins
Total Time:40 mins