BBQ Chicken Quesadillas: The Easy Juicy Dinner You’ll Love
BBQ Chicken Quesadillas – The Perfect Easy Dinner Idea
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup red onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet, then layer with BBQ chicken, cheese, red onion, and cilantro. Top with another tortilla.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Cut into wedges and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add jalapeños or bell peppers.
- Serve with sour cream or guacamole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 quesadillas
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg