Description
BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are a mouthwatering combination of tender chicken, smoky barbecue sauce, and melted cheese nestled between crispy tortillas. Perfect for gatherings or family dinners, these quesadillas promise to elevate your meal with their irresistible flavors. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, they make any occasion feel festive. Enjoy them hot with your favorite dips for an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup favorite BBQ sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheese (Cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Sour cream (optional for serving)
- Hot sauce (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Grill or pan-sear chicken breasts over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Let cool.
- Shred and mix: Shred the cooled chicken using two forks and toss with BBQ sauce.
- Assemble: On a tortilla, sprinkle half with cheese, add shredded chicken and onion, top with more cheese, then fold.
- Cook: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, lightly grease it, and cook each quesadilla for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Cut into wedges and serve warm with sour cream and hot sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added variety, try incorporating jalapeños or sautéed peppers into your filling. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in a skillet to maintain crispiness.