Cherry Wood-Smoked Chicken Breast Quesadillas with Pico de Gallo
Cherry Wood-Smoked Chicken Breast Quesadillas with Pico de Gallo deliver tender, smoky grilled chicken tucked into melty pepper Jack between golden tortillas. Fresh pico adds bright tomato, cilantro, and a gentle jalapeño kick that balances the wood-smoked depth. Great for a casual weeknight dinner or game-day platter when you want bold flavor with a fresh finish.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cherry Wood-Smoked Chicken Breast Quesadillas with Pico de Gallo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 73 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, chili powder, and garlic salt. Stir to mix, then refrigerate until needed.
- 2
Preheat a charcoal grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grate. Evenly scatter the soaked cherry wood chips over the lit charcoal. Place the chicken on the grill, cover, and cook until it is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 3
Take the chicken off the grill and let it cool until safe to handle. Cut each chicken breast into small cubes.
- 4
Preheat an electric griddle to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place one tortilla on the griddle to warm, then quickly flip it. Sprinkle enough pepper Jack cheese to lightly cover the whole tortilla and let it melt, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Spread 3 tablespoons of pico de gallo over one half of the tortilla and top with 1/6 of the diced chicken. Fold the cheese side of the tortilla over the pico de gallo and chicken, cut into 3 wedges, and serve. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Calories 596.39 kcal High 30%
- Protein 49.19 g Good Source 98%
- Carbohydrate 41.99 g 15%
- Total Fat 27.66 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 14.6 g High 73%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 151.24 mg High 50%
- Sodium 934.93 mg High 41%
- Dietary Fiber 2.03 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 7.59 g --
- Added Sugars 1.07 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 659.3 mg Good Source 51%
- Iron 3.14 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 217.75 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 37.93 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 15.13 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.46 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cherry Wood Smoked Chicken Breast Quesadillas with Pico de Gallo is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cherry Soda, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, and Diced Yellow Onion. Each serving provides about 596.39 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cherry Wood-Smoked Chicken Breast Quesadillas with Pico de Gallo made of?
- The main ingredients are Cherry Soda, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, Diced Yellow Onion, Flour Tortilla. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cherry Wood-Smoked Chicken Breast Quesadillas with Pico de Gallo?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 596.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cherry Wood-Smoked Chicken Breast Quesadillas with Pico de Gallo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cherry Wood-Smoked Chicken Breast Quesadillas with Pico de Gallo healthy?
- Cherry Wood-Smoked Chicken Breast Quesadillas with Pico de Gallo has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 596.39 calories and 49.19 g of protein, or 98% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 934.93 mg (41% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.6 g (73% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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