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BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

Quick and delicious BBQ Chicken Quesadillas made with shredded chicken, barbecue sauce, and melty cheese, ready in less than 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken with barbecue sauce.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Place one flour tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over it.
  4. Spread 1/2 cup of the BBQ chicken mixture over the cheese and add another 1/2 cup of shredded cheese on top.
  5. Cover with a second tortilla.
  6. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes.
  7. Remove from skillet and repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  8. Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.

Notes

Feel free to use leftover chicken and customize with different cheeses or vegetables.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: quesadillas, BBQ chicken, quick dinner, easy recipe