Description
BBQ Chicken Quesadilla is a quick, cheesy, and flavorful dish made with smoky BBQ chicken, melty cheese, and crispy golden tortillas. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or snacks, it’s an easy and satisfying way to use up leftover chicken.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter, for cooking
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cooked chicken with BBQ sauce until fully coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with oil or butter.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle cheese on one half, then add BBQ chicken, optional red onion and cilantro, and more cheese.
- Fold tortilla in half and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, then slice into wedges and serve warm.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick alternative.
- Try adding jalapeños, bell peppers, or using chipotle BBQ sauce for extra flavor.
- To keep crispy, reheat in skillet or air fryer rather than microwave.
- Freeze assembled or cooked quesadillas for easy meals later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (half a tortilla)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
