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BBQ Chicken Quesadilla

BBQ Chicken Quesadilla delivers smoky flavor in a quick, cheesy dinner


  • Author: Tyler Brooks
  • Total Time: PT25M
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

BBQ Chicken Quesadilla is an easy recipe that shows how to make a melty, smoky dinner in under 30 minutes, perfect for families craving bold flavor and cleanup.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups cooked chicken
  • shredded
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Optional: sour cream
  • green onions
  • jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Combine shredded chicken with barbecue sauce in a bowl until evenly coated.,Heat a large non‑stick skillet over medium heat and melt butter, swirling to coat the surface.,Place one tortilla in the skillet, add half of the chicken mixture on one half, sprinkle cheese, then fold the tortilla over.,Cook for 3‑4 minutes until the underside is golden, then flip and cook another 3 minutes until cheese melts and tortilla is crisp.,Remove from skillet, let rest one minute, then slice into wedges and serve with optional toppings.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add chipotle powder to the sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days
  • reheat in a skillet to retain crispness.
  • Prep Time: PT10M
  • Cook Time: PT15M

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 servings

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