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BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas: Quick, Tasty Family Favorite

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are a quick, customizable dish perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadilla
  • 4 tortillas flour tortillas or corn for gluten-free
  • 2 cups shredded chicken leftover or rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce your favorite type
  • 2 cups cheese Monterey Jack, or substitute with cheddar or pepper jack
  • 1 medium red onion sliced, or substitute with green onions
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, or substitute with parsley

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • small saucepan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

How to Make BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
  1. Gently heat your BBQ sauce in a small saucepan until warm.
  2. In a bowl, combine the warm BBQ sauce with shredded chicken, stirring until well-coated.
  3. Place a skillet over medium heat to warm it up.
  4. On one tortilla, sprinkle a layer of cheese, followed by BBQ chicken mixture and more cheese, red onions, and cilantro. Top with a second tortilla.
  5. Carefully place the quesadilla into the heated skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  6. Remove from skillet, allow to cool slightly before cutting into wedges. Serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For enhanced crispiness, brush tortillas with olive oil before cooking. Customize with additional ingredients like jalapeños or roasted veggies.

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