BBQ Chicken Quesadillas – The Perfect Easy Dinner Idea Recipe
These BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are a quick and delicious dinner idea featuring tender shredded chicken coated in tangy barbecue sauce, layered with melted cheddar cheese, all sandwiched between crispy, golden flour tortillas. Perfectly cooked in a skillet, they’re a satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and sure to please the whole family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken mixture: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken and barbecue sauce until the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce, ensuring every bite has great flavor.
- Heat the skillet: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, allowing it to warm up for cooking the quesadillas evenly.
- Assemble the first quesadilla: Lay one tortilla flat in the skillet. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tortilla. Spread 1/2 cup of the BBQ chicken mixture over the cheese, then top with another 1/2 cup of shredded cheese to help bind the quesadilla together.
- Top and cook: Cover the filling with a second tortilla. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the bottom tortilla turns golden brown and the cheese starts melting.
- Flip and finish cooking: Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until the second side is also golden brown and all the cheese inside is fully melted.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients: Remove the cooked quesadilla to a plate and repeat the assembly and cooking process with the remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, cheese, and olive oil.
- Serve: Slice each quesadilla into wedges, garnish with chopped green onions if desired, and serve warm for a perfect dinner treat.
Notes
- You can substitute the flour tortillas for whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas if preferred.
- Adding sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce enhances the smoky BBQ flavor with some heat.
- Use leftover cooked chicken to save time or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa for extra flavor and dipping options.
- To ensure even cooking, keep the skillet at medium heat—too high may burn the tortillas before cheese melts.
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