BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
BBQ Chicken Quesadillas deliver a delicious fusion of flavors with crispy tortillas, tender chicken, and gooey cheese drizzled in smoky barbecue sauce. Perfect for game nights or casual dinners, these quesadillas are sure to impress your family and friends. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, they make a delightful addition to any meal. Get ready to savor each bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let cool before shredding.
- In a separate pan, sauté onions and bell peppers in a drizzle of oil for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Toss shredded chicken in barbecue sauce until well-coated.
- Place a tortilla on a clean surface; fill one side with the chicken mixture and cheese. Fold over.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook folded quesadilla for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from heat, cut into wedges, and serve hot with extra barbecue sauce or sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Swap chicken for pulled pork or veggies for a vegetarian option. Add jalapeños or corn for extra flavor and texture. Store leftovers wrapped in foil in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in a skillet.