Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLocal TacoGrilled Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Grilled Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Inspired by Local Taco
Time30m
Serves4

12” tortillas, cheddar jack cheese, served w/sour cream, lettuce, pico

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Ingredients

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Quesadilla

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Grill the chicken

    Preheat your grill to medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked through. Remove from grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.

  2. 2

    Prepare the tortillas

    Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean surface. On one half of each tortilla, sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheddar jack cheese, followed by the grilled chicken strips.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Assemble and cook the quesadillas

    Fold the tortillas in half to cover the filling. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, place the folded tortillas in the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side or until the tortillas are golden and the cheese has melted. Repeat with all tortillas.

Serving

  1. 4

    Serve with toppings

    Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve hot with a side of sour cream, shredded lettuce, and pico de gallo for dipping.

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