Description
This BBQ Chicken Quesadilla is a quick and satisfying meal loaded with smoky BBQ flavor, melted cheese, and crispy tortillas. Perfect for beginners and ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1½ cups BBQ sauce
- 6 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Mix the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the BBQ sauce until the meat is fully coated and glossy. You can warm it slightly to make spreading easier.
- Heat the Tortilla: Place one tortilla on a dry skillet over medium-low heat for about 30 seconds. This makes it more flexible and easier to work with.
- Add the Cheese Base: Sprinkle a thin layer of shredded cheddar cheese on one half of the tortilla, making sure to spread it evenly to the edges.
- Layer the Chicken: Spoon a generous amount of the BBQ chicken mixture over the cheese. Spread it evenly while keeping a little space at the edges to prevent spillage.
- Top with More Cheese: Add a second layer of cheddar cheese over the chicken. This creates a gooey, melty seal once the tortilla is folded.
- Fold and Cook: Gently fold the tortilla over to cover the filling and press lightly with a spatula. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the underside is golden and crisp.
- Flip and Finish: Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook the other side for another 2–3 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and both sides are browned.
- Slice and Serve: Transfer the cooked quesadilla to a cutting board. Let it cool slightly, then cut into wedges and serve warm with your favorite dips.
Notes
- You can customize this quesadilla with sliced onions, bell peppers, or jalapeños for added texture and heat. Mozzarella or Mexican blend cheese can be used instead of cheddar. For a crispier tortilla, lightly brush the outside with oil or butter before cooking. Always use medium-low heat to ensure the cheese melts before the tortilla browns too much.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American-Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 558 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 1528 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 99 mg