Adobo Chicken Quesadillas on the Grill
Adobo Chicken Quesadillas on the Grill feature juicy, smoky chicken thighs tucked into crisped flour tortillas with gooey Mexican cheese. Pops of green chiles, onions, and briny black olives add heat, sweetness, and salt for a balanced bite. Perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or game-day spread when you want something hearty and shareable.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Adobo Chicken Quesadillas on the Grill, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 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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- 10
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Set the chicken on a plate and sprinkle adobo seasoning on both sides. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 3
Lightly oil the grill grate. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 10 minutes per side, or until the juices run clear. Remove the chicken from the grill and cut it into bite-size pieces.
- 4
Place one or two tortillas on the grill and sprinkle a thin layer of cheese, chicken, onion, olives, and chiles on top. Cover with another tortilla and grill until browned and crispy on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Cut into wedges to serve.
- Calories 662.64 kcal High 33%
- Protein 39.49 g Good Source 79%
- Carbohydrate 59.7 g 22%
- Total Fat 29.34 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 9.88 g High 49%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 153.0 mg High 51%
- Sodium 1359.32 mg High 59%
- Dietary Fiber 2.52 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 2.89 g --
- Added Sugars 2.14 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 365.21 mg Good Source 28%
- Iron 6.73 mg Good Source 37%
- Potassium 291.3 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 40.17 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 6.61 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.11 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Adobo Chicken Quesadillas on the Grill is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Adobo Seasoning, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Diced Green Chiles, and Flour Tortilla. Each serving provides about 662.64 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Adobo Chicken Quesadillas on the Grill made of?
- The main ingredients are Adobo Seasoning, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Diced Green Chiles, Flour Tortilla, Mexican Shredded Cheese Blend. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Adobo Chicken Quesadillas on the Grill?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 662.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Adobo Chicken Quesadillas on the Grill easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Adobo Chicken Quesadillas on the Grill healthy?
- Adobo Chicken Quesadillas on the Grill has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 662.64 calories and 39.49 g of protein, or 79% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1359.32 mg (59% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.88 g (49% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten 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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