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BBQ Chicken Quesadillas


  • Author: hamidkom
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: None

Description

Delicious BBQ Chicken Quesadillas made with shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, and cheese, perfect for a quick meal or party snack.


Ingredients

  • Shredded chicken
  • Good BBQ sauce
  • Large flour tortillas
  • Sharp cheddar cheese
  • Sour cream (for serving)
  • Salsa (for serving)
  • Avocado or guacamole (for serving)
  • Crispy tortilla chips (for serving)
  • Diced red onion or bell peppers (optional)
  • Jalapeños or hot sauce (optional)


Instructions

  1. Take your leftover chicken and shred it into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Toss it in a bowl with enough BBQ sauce to coat everything well.
  3. Get your skillet going over medium-low heat.
  4. Drop a tortilla in the heated pan and let it warm up for about 30 seconds.
  5. Sprinkle cheese over half the tortilla.
  6. Spoon your BBQ chicken mixture over the cheese.
  7. Top with more cheese.
  8. Fold the empty half over the filled side and press down gently with your spatula.
  9. Let it sit for about 2 or 3 minutes.
  10. Slide your spatula under the whole quesadilla and flip it over.
  11. Cook the other side for another 2 or 3 minutes.
  12. Pull it out of the pan and let it sit on your cutting board for about a minute before slicing into triangular wedges.
  13. Serve with sour cream, salsa, avocado or guacamole, and crispy tortilla chips.

Notes

For a spicy kick, include jalapeños or hot sauce in the filling. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Snacks
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican