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BBQ Chicken Quesadillas: A Must-Try Flavor Burst!

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, and melted cheese, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well coated.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the cheese on one half of the tortilla.
  4. Add half of the BBQ chicken mixture and top with some red onion and cilantro.
  5. Fold the tortilla over and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Flip and cook the other side until golden and the cheese is melted.
  7. Remove from skillet and repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  8. Cut into wedges and serve warm.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize with additional toppings like jalapeños or bell peppers.
  • Serve with sour cream or guacamole for dipping.
  • Leftover chicken works great for this recipe.