Description
Enjoy a delightful twist on traditional quesadillas with these BBQ Chicken Quesadillas. Packed with shredded chicken coated in barbecue sauce, gooey melted cheese, and flavorful toppings, these quesadillas are a perfect quick and easy meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil for cooking
- sour cream and salsa for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare BBQ Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken with barbecue sauce until evenly coated.
- Assemble Quesadillas: Lay out two tortillas and sprinkle half the cheese over each. Divide the BBQ chicken mixture evenly over the cheese, then top with red onion slices and chopped cilantro. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the chicken, then place the other tortillas on top to form quesadillas.
- Cook Quesadillas: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil. Cook each quesadilla for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted. Remove from the skillet, let cool slightly, then slice into wedges.
- Serve: Serve warm with sour cream or salsa if desired.
Notes
- You can add cooked bacon or swap in mozzarella or pepper jack for a twist.
- Great way to use leftover rotisserie chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 quesadilla
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
