BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
Easy and delicious BBQ Chicken Quesadillas featuring tangy barbecue sauce, shredded chicken, and gooey cheese, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack)
- 4 large tortillas (flour or corn)
- 1/2 cup mixed vegetables (optional: red onions, bell peppers, corn)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Lay one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle cheese on one half, add BBQ chicken mixture, and more cheese on top.
- Fold the tortilla over and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from skillet, let rest, slice into wedges, and serve with dips like sour cream or guacamole.
Notes
Customize your quesadillas with various fillings like grilled veggies or different cheese types. Serve with refreshing sides like salad or corn on the cob.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg