Description
BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are a mouthwatering blend of smoky barbecue chicken and melted cheese, all encased in a perfectly crispy tortilla. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these quesadillas are not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit everyone’s taste. The delightful combination of flavors will transport you to your favorite summer barbecues with each cheesy bite. Serve them with extra BBQ sauce or sour cream for dipping, and watch as they disappear from the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill or sauté until cooked through (6-8 minutes per side). Let rest, then shred.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well coated.
- On one half of each tortilla, spread BBQ chicken mixture and sprinkle with cheese and red onion.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fold tortillas in half and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until crispy and golden brown.
- Remove from skillet, cool slightly, slice into wedges, and serve with dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg