Grilled Chicken Quesadillas
Yield
24 servingsPrep
20 minCook
10 minReady
30 minLow Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Sugar-Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | each |
chicken breasts
boneless and skinless |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
vegetable oil
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 4 | pinch |
chili powder
|
*
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
cumin
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
black pepper
|
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
minced |
|
| 1 | each |
hot chili peppers
problano |
*
|
| 8 | each |
flour tortillas (6-inch)
|
*
|
| 2 | cups |
cheddar cheese
grated, mild or sharp |
|
| 1 | cup |
cheese
chihuahua or Montery Jack, grated |
|
| 1 | cup |
salsa
guacamole, optional |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | each |
chicken breasts
boneless and skinless |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
vegetable oil
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 4 | pinch |
chili powder
|
*
|
| 1.3 | ml |
cumin
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
black pepper
|
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
minced |
|
| 1 | each |
hot chili peppers
problano |
*
|
| 8 | each |
flour tortillas (6-inch)
|
*
|
| 473 | ml |
cheddar cheese
grated, mild or sharp |
|
| 237 | ml |
cheese
chihuahua or Montery Jack, grated |
|
| 237 | ml |
salsa
guacamole, optional |
|
Directions
- Heat grill or broiler and cook chicken until done (approximately 5 minutes on each side).
Cool to room temperature and shred into ¼ inch peices.
- Over gas burner or under broiler, place poblano pepper and char skin until black all over, rotate as necessary.
Place pepper in a bag and close.
After about 15 minutes remove pepper from bag and remove charred skin, seeds, and stem.
Cut pepper into ½-inch strips.
- Place 4 tortillas on table and top each with ¾ cup of cheese, a pinch of chili powder, ½ cup of shredded chicken and divided poblano strips.
Top with remaining tortillas.
Heat an 8-inch or larger skillet -- dry, no oil -- over medium high heat. Place quesadilla, one at a time in skillet and cook until golden brown (about 1 minute) Turn over and cook another minute.
Let cool slightly before cutting into 6 wedges.
Serve with salsa or guacamole if desired.
