Grilled Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
Cheese quesadilla with your choice of filling. Served with rice or beans, lettuce, sour cream and home made salsa ranchera
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Ingredients
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Quesadilla
Salsa Ranchera
Sides
Method
Quesadilla Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, cumin, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Grill the Chicken
Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the grill pan. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is fully cooked and has nice grill marks. Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
- 3
Assemble the Quesadilla
On one half of a flour tortilla, place a handful of shredded cheese, then add sliced grilled chicken on top. Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling.
- 4
Cook the Quesadilla
In the same grill pan, place the folded quesadilla and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat for the remaining tortillas.
Salsa Ranchera Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Salsa Ingredients
Chop the tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño pepper. Add them to a mixing bowl.
- 6
Serving
- 7
Plate the Dish
On a serving plate, place the grilled chicken quesadilla. Serve with a side of cooked rice, lettuce, and a dollop of sour cream. Don't forget to add a generous serving of homemade salsa ranchera on top or on the side.
