Grilled Chicken Quesadillas

This delicious recipe is prepared by using adobo seasoned grilled boneless chicken thighs, layering tortillas with a combination of the chicken, cheese, and onion, and heating directly on the grill. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

• Preparation Time: 35 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 851 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• adobo seasoning to taste
• 12 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
• 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the chicken on a plate, and sprinkle with adobo seasoning on both sides. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Heat grill for medium-high heat.

Step 3

Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on grill, and cook for 10 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from grill, and cut into bite-size pieces.

Step 4

Place one or two tortillas on the grill, and sprinkle with a thin layer of cheese, chicken, onion, olives, and chiles. Top with another tortilla, and grill until brown and crispy on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut into wedges to serve.