Description
These BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are the perfect blend of smoky barbecue flavor, melty cheddar cheese, and crispy golden tortillas. A quick and comforting dinner that’s family-friendly, budget-friendly, and bursting with bold flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
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2 cups cooked shredded chicken
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1/2 cup barbecue sauce
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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4 large flour tortillas
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1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken and barbecue sauce until fully coated.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded cheese over it.
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Spread 1/2 cup of the BBQ chicken mixture on top of the cheese, then add another 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
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Top with a second tortilla and cook for 3–4 minutes, or until the bottom is golden and the cheese begins to melt.
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Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook another 3–4 minutes until golden and fully melted.
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Remove from the skillet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
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Slice into wedges, garnish with green onions if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Rotisserie chicken works great for this recipe.
Try pepper jack cheese for a spicy kick.
For easier flipping, use two spatulas or flip onto a plate first.
Serve with ranch, sour cream, or extra barbecue sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Quick Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg