Description
A delicious and easy dinner idea, BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are quick to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights, using leftover or rotisserie chicken with flavorful barbecue sauce and melted cheese.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken and barbecue sauce until well coated.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of shredded cheese, then spread 1/2 cup of the BBQ chicken mixture evenly over the cheese. Top with another 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.
- Cover with a second tortilla and cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden and the cheese begins to melt.
- Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 3-4 minutes until golden and the cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from the skillet and repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Slice into wedges, garnish with chopped green onions if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream on the side. If making ahead, store in the fridge and reheat when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg