Blackstone Chicken Quesadillas Recipe is loaded with seasoned chicken, cheese and taco seasoning between two flour tortillas. Then grilled to perfection on the Blackstone Griddle.
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If you are looking for a quick weeknight dinner idea these Blackstone Chicken Quesadilla is our go-to. Everything is cooked on the grill which makes for easy cleanup.
We like to serve with a side of rice, sour cream and guacamole for a complete dinner recipe. These Blackstone Chicken Quesadillas are perfect for lunch, dinner or as a Blackstone Camping Recipes. We serve them for a quick weeknight meal or when we have friends and family over.
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Why This Recipe Works
We have really loved making Blackstone Recipes. Everything comes together so easily and the cleanup is a breeze. These Easy Blackstone Quesadillas are one of our favorites.
Even if we don’t have chicken to use, a cheese quesadilla hits the spot. We love how the tortilla gets golden brown with a crispy texture and amazing flavor. We have even made a veggie quesadilla and it came out perfectly.
These Easy Blackstone Quesadilla are a crowd pleaser and budget friendly. We love any type of Mexican food, so we usually have all the ingredients handy to make these quesadillas. You might also like Brisket Quesadilla, Steak and Cheese Quesadillas, or Blackstone Chicken Fajita Quesadillas Recipe.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast – Diced into small pieces
- Vegetable Oil – Use any high smoke point oil
- Taco Seasoning – Use the packet or make Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
- Salsa – Any type of salsa will work
- Cheddar Cheese and Monterey Jack Cheese – Use cheese that has been shredded from bulk cheese
- Flour Tortillas – We like to use the burrito size
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How to Cook Chicken Quesadilla on Blackstone Griddle
- Step 1 – Prepare Blackstone Griddle – Preheat the Blackstone Grill over medium high heat about 400 degrees. Spread the vegetable oil onto the grill.
Step 2 – Add Chicken to Griddle and Season – Place the chicken onto the grill in an even layer. Season it with the taco seasoning.
Step 3 – Cook Chicken – Sauté the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until it’s browned slightly. Then top the chicken with salsa and toss the chicken to thoroughly coat the chicken with the salsa.
Step 4 – Add tortillas to griddle – Place the large burrito size tortillas on the flat top griddle on the other side of the griddle. Sprinkle each tortillas a small amount of each cheese, then layer the chicken on top of melted cheese and then add more cheese.
Step 5 – Fold Tortilla – Carefully fold each the tortillas in half making a half moon shape. You can also add a tortilla on top.
- Step 6 – Cool until Golden Brown – Cook until one side of each tortilla is golden brown (1-2 minutes). Flip and then cook until the other side is golden brown as well (1-2 minutes). Watch them closely as they do brown quickly.
- Step 7 – Serve and Enjoy – Remove the quesadillas onto a cutting board or baking sheet. Slice them and they they are ready to serve and enjoy.
Expert Tips
- Prepare Griddle – Before cooking the chicken on the griddle, make sure to preheat it and add oil. This helps to cook the chicken easily and without it sticking to the griddle.
- Fajita Seasoning – Make Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe for a delicious addition.
- Chicken – To cook the chicken evenly, pound chicken breast so it about the same size. We like to cut into bite size pieces so it is easy to cook and serve.
Variation Ideas
- Vegetable Oil – I used vegetable oil in this recipe but any oil with a high smoke point will work great. Avocado oil, coconut oil or canola oil would work great in this recipe. We recommend not using olive oil since it doesn’t have a high smoke point.
- Change the Cheese – You can easily use your favorite type of shredded cheeses in this quesadilla recipe. Use your favorite. We loved using pepper jack cheese and mozzarella cheese.
- Change the Seasoning – Garlic salt, onion powder or use what you have.
- Add in vegetables – Cook the vegetables right on the griddle until tender and chicken is thoroughly. Then add them to your quesadilla. We love spinach, onion, red bell peppers.
- Place in the Oven – If you prefer or don’t have a blackstone, you can make these on the stove top or in the toaster oven.
- Dipping Sauces – Add your favorite dipping sauces. We like salsa, hot sauce, sour cream, and guacamole.
Can I use already cooked Chicken?
Yes, you can use already cooked chicken. This is the perfect meal to use leftover grilled chicken. Even if you don’t use all the chicken when making this recipe, use it the next night to make even more Blackstone Chicken Quesadillas.
Just skip the steps in the recipe to cook the chicken and place your tortilla on the flat top griddle. Heat the tortilla and top with cheese and chicken to make a quick lunch or dinner.
How to Store
These are best served fresh but you can refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. When I make this recipe, I usually make enough quesadilla’s for what we will eat for that night.
Then with the leftover smoked chicken, I use it for another meal or make another batch of quesadillas. Reheat in the microwave when ready to serve. My kids to eat the leftovers after school.
Frequently Asked Questions
We like to cook quesadillas on the griddle at 400 degrees. Cooking quesadillas over high heat creates a crispy texture and melts the cheese perfectly.
We used oil to cook these quesadillas but you can also use butter if you prefer.
Yes, you can freeze chicken quesadillas by wrapping the slices in plastic wrap and placing in a freezer safe container.
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Blackstone Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken Breast (diced into small pieces)
- 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 2 Tbsp Taco Seasoning
- 1/4 cup Salsa
- 1 1/2 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
- 4 Flour Tortillas burrito size
Instructions
- Preheat the Blackstone Grill over medium high heat (approximately 400 degrees F). Spread the vegetable oil onto the grill.
- Place the chicken onto the grill in an even layer. Season it with the taco seasoning. Sauté the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until it’s browned slightly. Then top the chicken with salsa and toss the chicken to thoroughly coat the chicken with the salsa. Continue to cook the chicken until it’s cooked through (internal temperature of 165 degrees F) for approximately 3-4 more minutes.
- Push the chicken to one side of the grill. Reduce the Blackstone temperature to medium.
- Place the tortillas on the grill. Top each tortillas a small amount of each cheese, then layer the chicken on top and then add more cheese. Carefully fold each the tortillas in half making a half moon shape.
- Cook until one side of the tortilla is golden brown (1-2 minutes). Flip and then cook until the other side is golden brown as well (1-2 minutes). Watch them closely as they do brown quickly.
- Remove the quesadillas onto a cutting board. Slice them and they they are ready to serve and enjoy!
