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BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

Crispy and cheesy BBQ Chicken Quesadillas filled with tender chicken and zesty barbecue sauce, perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken You can use store-bought rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Feel free to mix in other cheeses like pepper jack for extra flavor.
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions Optional garnish.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking the quesadillas.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine shredded chicken and barbecue sauce until well coated.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cooking
  1. Place one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded cheese, spread 1/2 cup BBQ chicken mixture evenly over the cheese, then top with another 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
  2. Cover with a second tortilla and cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden and the cheese begins to melt.
  3. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook another 3-4 minutes until golden and cheese is fully melted.
  4. Remove from the skillet and repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
Serving
  1. Slice into wedges, garnish with chopped green onions if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

These quesadillas can also be served with salsa, sour cream, or avocado salad. They can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for a month.