Bbq Chicken Quesadillas
Crispy flour tortillas filled with tender chicken, tangy barbecue sauce, melted cheese, and red onions for a smoky, savory meal.

Total
30 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 0.5 cup BBQ sauce
- 4 pieces Large flour tortillas
- 1.5 cups Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Pickled jalapeños(optional)
- 0.5 cup Sour cream for serving(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, toss the shredded chicken with the BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
- 2
Place one tortilla on a flat surface and sprinkle a quarter of the mixed cheeses over one half of the tortilla.
- 3
Layer a quarter of the BBQ chicken, red onions, and cilantro over the cheese layer.
- 4
Fold the tortilla in half to create a half-moon shape.
- 5
Melt a small amount of butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- 6
Place the quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
- 7
Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 3 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and the second side is browned.
- 8
Remove from heat, let rest for one minute, then slice into wedges and serve with sour cream.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
540
27% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrate | 42 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 1150 mg |
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