Description
A comforting BBQ Chicken Quesadilla featuring tender, shredded chicken and smoky barbecue sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- Cooking spray or oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the barbecue sauce, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with cooking spray or oil.
- Lay one tortilla flat in the skillet. On one half, sprinkle half of the cheese, followed by half of the BBQ chicken mixture, diced onions, and cilantro. Finish with more cheese on top and fold the tortilla in half.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and the cheese is melted.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and serve warm.
Notes
Customize with veggies or sauces as desired. Best served fresh with sides like salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken Quesadilla, easy dinner, comfort food, family recipe