BBQ Chicken Quesadillas (Print Version)

Smoky, cheesy quesadillas packed with BBQ chicken, ready in 20 minutes and perfect for quick meals or entertaining.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Filling

01 - 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
02 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your preferred brand)
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
04 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
05 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

→ Quesadillas

06 - 4 large flour tortillas
07 - 1 tbsp butter or oil, for cooking

# How to Make It:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce, tossing until the chicken is evenly coated.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
03 - Place a tortilla in the heated skillet. On one half of the tortilla, layer the BBQ chicken mixture, a generous sprinkle of cheese, red onion, and cilantro.
04 - Fold the empty half of the tortilla over to cover the filling, creating a half-moon shape.
05 - Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom side is golden brown, then carefully flip and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes until crispy and the cheese is completely melted.
06 - Remove from skillet and repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
07 - Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve immediately while hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses simple ingredients you likely have on hand
  • Versatile enough for lunch dinner or as party appetizers
  • Perfect balance of smoky tangy and cheesy flavors
02 -
  • High in protein with 28g per serving making these quesadillas satisfying and filling
  • Can be prepared ahead and reheated for busy weeknights
  • Extremely versatile recipe that can handle many ingredient substitutions
03 -
  • Always shred your own cheese rather than using prepackaged shredded varieties the fresh cheese melts more smoothly and tastes better
  • Let the quesadillas rest for 1 minute before cutting to prevent the filling from oozing out too much
  • Use medium heat rather than high heat to ensure the tortilla browns properly while giving the cheese time to melt completely

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