Description
BBQ Chicken Quesadilla is a deliciously satisfying dish that combines the smoky flavor of barbecue sauce with gooey melted cheese, all encased in a crispy tortilla. This easy recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or game day gatherings. Imagine sinking your teeth into a golden-brown quesadilla filled with tender shredded chicken, zesty BBQ sauce, and a melty blend of cheeses. Each bite offers an explosion of flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing. You can easily customize this dish by adding your favorite veggies or experimenting with different types of cheese to suit your palate. Serve it alongside fresh salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for an extra layer of deliciousness and enjoy a crowd-pleasing meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar and mozzarella blend)
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken until fully cooked (about 6-7 minutes per side). Shred the chicken.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet, add the BBQ chicken mixture and cheese on half, then fold it over.
- Cook until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes), flip, and cook the other side until crispy and cheese melts.
- Slice into wedges and serve with additional BBQ sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg