Description
BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are a delightful blend of smoky, tangy BBQ sauce, tender chicken, and melted cheese, perfect for casual dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Olive oil or cooking spray for cooking
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce and mix well.
- Lay a tortilla flat, sprinkle half with cheese, add BBQ chicken mixture, top with more cheese, and fold.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, cook the folded quesadilla for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from skillet, let cool for a minute, slice into wedges, and serve with dipping sauces.
Notes
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free tortillas.
- Swap chicken for shredded rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- Use vegan cheese and plant-based BBQ sauce for a vegan version.
- Add jalapeños for a spicy kick!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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