Description

These Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas combine tender shredded chicken tossed in a sweet‑spicy hot honey BBQ glaze with melted cheddar or Monterey Jack, all folded into a crisped flour tortilla. In just fifteen minutes you get a restaurant‑style, cheesy, crunchy bite perfect for busy weeknights. Serve with jalapeño slices, fresh cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream for a balanced heat and cool finish. Ideal for families, quick meals, and meal‑prep lovers seeking bold flavor that satisfy craving

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1/2 cup hot honey BBQ sauce
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
4 large flour tortillas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, fresh cilantro, sour cream

Instructions

In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with the hot honey BBQ sauce until well coated.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.
Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the cheese on one half of the tortilla.
Add half of the chicken mixture on top of the cheese, then fold the tortilla over.
Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Slice and serve warm with optional toppings.

Notes

For extra crispness
press the folded quesadilla gently with a spatula while cooking. If you prefer less heat
use half the amount of hot honey BBQ sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Pan-fry
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg

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