Grilled Chicken Quesadillas
Easy and delicious grilled chicken quesadillas with BBQ sauce, cheese, and red onion.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Chicken and Marinade
- 1.5 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup BBQ sauce use your favorite, 45 calories or less per 2 tbsp serving
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
Quesadilla Assembly
- 8 large whole wheat tortillas 100 calories or less each
- 2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. In a bowl, combine chicken breasts with BBQ sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Let cool slightly, then shred or dice.
- Lay out the tortillas. On one half of each tortilla, layer shredded cheese, grilled chicken, chopped red onion, and cilantro.
- Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook quesadillas for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Slice into wedges and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with extra BBQ sauce, salsa, or sour cream for dipping.