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Adobo-Marinated Chicken Quesadillas | Whole Living Eat Well

Adobo-Marinated Chicken Quesadillas | Whole Living Eat Well

Spice up your dinner routine with these flavorful Adobo-Marinated Chicken Quesadillas. Featuring tender chicken marinated in a smoky adobo sauce and layered with melted Monterey Jack cheese, these quesadillas are a delicious, easy-to-make meal. With the added crunch and tang from pickled jalapeños and red onions, each bite is packed with bold flavors. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun weekend meal!

Adobo-Marinated Chicken Quesadillas

Adobo-Marinated Chicken Quesadillas

Course: Main, DinnerCuisine: Mexican
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
Calories

350

kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 can (7 ounces) chiles in adobo sauce

  • 1/2 cup water

  • 4 chicken cutlets (4 ounces each)

  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

  • 2 jalapeno chiles, stems removed, thinly sliced crosswise

  • 1 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)

  • 1/4 cup sugar

  • 8 eight-inch flour tortillas

  • 5 ounces low-fat Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (1 1/3 cups)

Directions

  • Puree chiles in adobo sauce and water in a blender until smooth. Pour mixture over chicken to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, place onion in a small bowl. Combine jalapenos, vinegar, and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, and cook until jalapenos are soft and sugar has dissolved, about 10 minutes. Pour over onion, and let stand until mixture is cool. Strain through a fine sieve.
  • Heat a grill pan over high heat. Grill chicken, about 2 minutes per side. Slice into strips. Wipe pan clean
  • Place 1 tortilla onto a work surface. Arrange strips of 1 cutlet to cover tortilla. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup Monterey Jack cheese and some onion-jalapeno mixture. Top with another tortilla. Repeat with remaining tortillas, chicken, cheese, and onion mixture
  • Carefully place quesadilla onto hot grill pan, and cook over medium heat until tortillas are crisp and cheese melts, about 4 minutes per side. Cut each quesadilla in half, and divide among 8 plates. Cut into wedges.

Notes

  • Nutrition Facts (per serving):
    Fat: 18 g
    Saturated fat: 8 g
    Cholesterol: 80 mg
    Carbohydrates: 28 g
    Protein: 22 g
    Sodium: 450 mg
    Fiber: 2 g
    Sugar: 1 g

These Adobo-Marinated Chicken Quesadillas bring together smoky, tangy, and cheesy flavors for a meal that’s both satisfying and full of bold, authentic taste. Whether you’re enjoying them as a weeknight dinner or serving them to guests at a casual gathering, these quesadillas are sure to impress. Enjoy the spicy kick with every bite!