Best Quick Grilled Quesadilla Recipes

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GRILLED CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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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.

Provided by Thuy Ortiz

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • Place the chicken on a plate, and sprinkle with adobo seasoning on both sides. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
  • Heat grill for medium-high heat.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 850.7 calories, Carbohydrate 86.5 g, Cholesterol 125.7 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 46.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1665.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

GRILLED QUESADILLAS



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Searching for more reasons to use your grill? This grilled cheese quesadilla is the perfect combo of comfort food, Tex-Mex flavor and an easy grill recipe. If you're tired of burgers and hot dogs, then layer cheese and tasty fillings like bell pepper, tomatoes, Old El Paso™ Fat-Free Refried Beans and Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles between flour tortillas. Ready in just 30 minutes, Grilled Quesadillas are great for lunch or dinner. Cut it into quarters for an easy shareable snack. Quesadilla recipes on the grill may become a summer favorite. Mix it up by adding different fillings for a versatile meal perfect for the grill.

Provided by Old El Paso

Categories     Quesadillas     Entrees

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 flour tortillas from 1 package (10 count) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Soft tacos and Fajitas
Cooking spray
1 cup Old El Paso™ fat-free refried beans (from 16-oz can)
1/2 cup diced bell pepper, any color
1 small tomato, seeded, diced
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1 1/2 cups shredded taco-seasoned cheese blend (6 oz)
4 tablespoons sour cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. Lightly spray one side of each tortilla with cooking spray. On unsprayed side of each of 4 tortillas, spread 1/4 cup beans. Sprinkle each evenly with 1/4 of the bell pepper, tomato, green chiles and cheese. Top each with remaining tortilla, sprayed side up; press down firmly.
  • Place quesadillas on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until cheese is melted.
  • To serve, cut each quesadilla into quarters. Serve with sour cream.

QUICK GRILLED QUESADILLA



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Real bits of bacon add smoky flavour to these quick tortilla snacks, with melted cheese and prepared chunky salsa.

Provided by Old El Paso

Categories     Quesadillas

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 Old El Pasoᵀᴹ Large Flour Tortillas (from 8 count package)
¼ cup (50 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tbsp (25 mL) real bacon pieces
1 green onion, sliced (about 1 tbsp/15 mL)
Old El Pasoᵀᴹ Thick N' Chunky Salsa
Sour Cream

Steps:

  • Place one tortilla on work surface. Top with cheese, bacon and onion. Place remaining tortilla on top.
  • Cook quesadilla in an ungreased, non-stick skillet 3 to 4 minutes per side or until tortilla is browned and crisp and filling is hot.
  • Cut into wedges and serve with salsa and sour cream for dipping.

QUICK GRILLED QUESADILLA



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Real bits of bacon add smoky flavor to these quick tortilla snacks, with melted cheese and prepared chunky salsa.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch; from 11.5-oz package)
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (1 oz)
2 tablespoons real bacon pieces (from 2-oz jar)
1 medium green onion, sliced (1 tablespoon)
1/4 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Heat closed contact grill 5 minutes. When grill is heated, place 1 tortilla on bottom grill surface. Quickly top with cheese, bacon and onion. Place remaining tortilla on top.
  • Close grill; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until tortillas are crisp and cheese is melted. Cut into wedges; serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Quesadilla, Sodium 1210 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

GRILLED QUESADILLAS



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This traditional Mexican dish is made lighter by grilling instead of frying. A quick and easy snack, you can also make this as an interactive appetizer for an outdoor party and cook to order from the grill.

Provided by Food Therapist

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 4 quesadillas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat grill or grill pan to medium.
  • Place half of the tortillas on the grill, and drop a quarter-cup of cheese in the center of each. Spread cheese as close to edges as possible.* Place a second tortilla on top of each.
  • Grill until bottom tortilla is lightly browned and cheese begins to melt, about 1-2 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until browned on the other side.
  • Cut into quarters and serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
  • *Optional: Add grilled chicken or shrimp and/or sauteed onions and peppers at this step. Both will add flavor and texture, although the recipe is complete without them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.4, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 25.1, Sodium 685.7, Carbohydrate 43.3, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.8, Protein 13.9

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