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BBQ Chicken & Corn Quesadillas
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BBQ Chicken & Corn Quesadillas as featured on Good Morning America!

Delicious BBQ Chicken Corn Quesadillas are made on whole wheat tortillas and the perfect combo of sweet & spicy.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 Quesadillas
Author: Nisha Kapur

Ingredients

for the corn

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 3/4 frozen corn grilled

for the chicken quesadillas

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper use 1/2 tsp for less heat
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 pound chicken breast cut into small cubes
  • 1/3 cup Trader Joe’s Organic Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce & Marinade or your favorite BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • very little salt little salt since tthe bbq sauce and cheese have salt
  • 4 whole wheat tortillas
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese grated, I love sharp cheddar

Instructions

  • Run the frozen corn under cold water and dry.
  • Heat up a cast-iron skillet on medium heat, once hot, add a teaspoon of oil. Add the corn. Cook for 7 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • In the meantime, slice the onion. Set aside.
  • Then cut the chicken breast into small cubes.
  • Once the corn is done, this is what you will have. Love those grill marks. Remove the corn from the skillet.
  • In the same skillet, add a tablespoon of oil. Add the onion. Cook for 5-6 minutes until caramelized.
  • In the meantime, grate the cheddar cheese.
  • Once the onions are done, this is what you should have.
  • Move the onions to the side of the skillet and add the cubed chicken breast. Also add crushed pepper flakes. Stir and cook the chicken for about 6 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center.
  • This is what you should have.
  • Now add the BBQ sauce to the chicken.
  • Also add the corn.
  • Season with black pepper, and VERY LITTLE salt, there is enough salt in the BBQ sauce and cheese. Stir around for 1-2 minutes and turn off the stove.
  • Heat up another cast-iron skillet on low heat (dial #3). Once hot, spray with extra virgin olive oil.
  • Add the tortilla to the pan. Cook on one side for about a minute.
  • Flip. Now add the cheese on half the side, top with bbq chicken.
  • And top with some more cheese.
  • Fold the quesadilla over and gently press down with a lid so the quesadilla crisps up.
  • Cook on each side for a few minutes and then flip.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve with pico de gallo, salsa, sour cream or avocado! Serve immediately.

Notes

* For the Corn: You can use fresh corn and grill it. Then cut off the corn kernels.

Nutrition

Calories: 586kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 1042mg | Potassium: 571mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 803IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 503mg | Iron: 2mg