Description
BBQ Chicken Quesadilla is the ultimate comfort food that combines smoky BBQ flavors, tender chicken, and melty cheese, all enveloped in a crispy tortilla. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up a satisfying meal that pleases everyone at the table. Customize it with your favorite toppings like guacamole and salsa for an extra flavor boost! Whether served as an appetizer, lunch, or dinner, this BBQ Chicken Quesadilla promises to be a hit.
Ingredients
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- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ cup sliced red onions
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 large tortillas (10–12 inch)
- 2 tablespoons butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar-jack cheese
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sliced red onions. Cook until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in shredded chicken and BBQ sauce; combine well and remove from heat.
- Spread butter on one side of each tortilla.
- In another skillet over medium heat, place one tortilla butter-side down. Sprinkle half of the cheese on one half.
- Layer with half of the chicken mixture and top with more cheese before folding the tortilla.
- Cook until golden brown on each side, pressing gently to ensure even melting.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg