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BBQ Chicken Quesadilla

This BBQ chicken quesadilla takes a plain old quesadilla and packs it full of flavor. From the BBQ chicken seasoned with my Fiesta Rub to the avocado chipotle sauce, every bite will have you coming back for more.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: BBQ Chicken Quesadilla
Servings: 4 people
Author: Susie Bulloch

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 Tablespoon Hey Grill Hey Fiesta Rub
  • 8 large corn tortillas or flour, if you prefer
  • 8 ounces quesadilla cheese

BBQ Quesadilla Toppings

  • ½ cup pico de gallo
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Avocado Chipotle Sauce

  • 1 avocado
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Hey Grill Hey Fiesta Rub

Instructions

  • Preheat. Turn on the grill and preheat it to 400 degrees F.
  • Season. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with Fiesta seasoning.
  • Grill. Place the seasoned chicken breasts directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and grill the chicken breasts for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until the chicken reaches a temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Rest and chop. Remove the BBQ chicken from the grill and rest for 10 minutes before chopping it into small cubes.
  • Make the sauce. While the chicken rests, prepare the avocado chipotle sauce. Add all ingredients to a blender jar and pulse until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Assemble your quesadillas. Lay out 4 tortilla shells. Top each with a portion of quesadilla cheese and chopped chicken. Add another layer of cheese and top with a second tortilla.
  • Grill the quesadillas. Carefully transfer your tortillas to your hot grill. Cover with a lid and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese begins to melt. Use a metal spatula to flip the quesadillas. Close the lid and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, or until the tortillas are cooked through and the cheese is melted.
  • Serve. Remove to a cutting board, slice into wedges, and serve with the avocado sauce and additional toppings, as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 647kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 906mg | Potassium: 861mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1230IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 524mg | Iron: 2mg