Description
BBQ chicken quesadillas are a delightful twist on a classic dish, combining smoky, tangy flavors of barbecue sauce with tender chicken and gooey cheese, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup red onions
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by shredding it and mixing it with BBQ sauce, salt, and pepper.
- If making your own BBQ sauce, combine ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and spices until smooth.
- Assemble the quesadillas by spreading the chicken mixture on one half of a tortilla, adding cheese, onions, and cilantro, then folding it over.
- Cook the quesadillas in a skillet with olive oil until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Slice the cooked quesadillas into wedges and serve warm with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
Notes
- Use leftover or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Feel free to customize with optional ingredients like bell peppers, corn, jalapeños, avocado, or black beans.
- Choose fresh tortillas for the best taste and texture.
- Experiment with different BBQ sauces and cheese types for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- 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
Keywords: BBQ chicken quesadillas, easy recipe, quick meal, family-friendly