BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
Delightful BBQ Chicken Quesadillas packed with juicy chicken, tangy barbecue sauce, and melty cheese, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free tortillas)
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Cooking oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken and barbecue sauce until well coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a splash of cooking oil.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle cheese on one half, and add a scoop of the chicken mixture.
- Fold the tortilla in half and cook for about 3-4 minutes until golden.
- Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until heated through and crispy.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings, adjusting oil as needed.
- Slice cooked quesadillas into wedges and serve hot.
Notes
Serve with fresh pico de gallo or a creamy dip for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: quesadillas, BBQ chicken, easy dinner, family meal, Mexican cuisine