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BBQ Chicken Quesadilla sliced into wedges, filled with shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, melted cheese, and topped with green onions.

BBQ Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

This BBQ Chicken Quesadilla Recipe is here to save your busy nights! Juicy chicken, smoky BBQ sauce, and gooey cheese come together in a crispy tortilla for the ultimate easy dinner. With just 5 ingredients, it’s fast and delicious, perfect for when you need something satisfying. While it’s more of a comfort dish than a health food, it can fit into balanced diets when enjoyed in moderation. Kids and adults both love these Cheesy BBQ Quesadillas – they disappear fast! Ready to dig in? Let’s make it!
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion
Servings: 4 Serving
Calories: 300kcal
Cost: $2.00 per serving

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Pan  For cooking the quesadillas.
  • Spatula For flipping the quesadillas easily.
  • Cutting Board and Knife For chopping any extras like green onions.

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Cooked Chicken Shredded
  • 1/2 Cup BBQ Sauce
  • 1 1/2 Cups Shredded Cheese Cheddar or Monterey Jack
  • 4 Large Flour Tortillas
  • 1/4 Cup Chopped Green Onions optional for extra flavor

Instructions

  • 1. Prep Your Ingredients
  • Shred the cooked chicken and mix it with BBQ sauce in a bowl. This keeps it flavorful and juicy!
    Shredded chicken mixed with BBQ sauce in a bowl, creating a flavorful filling.
  • 2. Heat the Skillet
  • Place a large skillet over medium heat. While it heats, lay out a tortilla and get ready to assemble.
    Shredded cheese sprinkled on one half of a large tortilla, ready for BBQ chicken filling.
  • 3. Assemble the Quesadilla
  • Sprinkle cheese on half of the tortilla. Add a layer of BBQ chicken, more cheese, and fold the tortilla over.
    BBQ chicken mixture spread over the cheese on one half of the tortilla, ready to fold.
  • 4. Cook Until Golden
  • Place the quesadilla in the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side.
    Cooking the Quesadilla in the Skillet
  • 5. Slice and Serve
  • Once both sides are crispy and the cheese is melted, remove from the skillet. Slice into wedges and serve warm.
    Golden-brown BBQ Chicken Quesadilla sliced into wedges, with melted cheese and BBQ chicken filling visible."!

Notes

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

  • Quick and Tasty: Ready in just 15 minutes!
  • Only 5 Ingredients: Simple shopping, simple cooking.
  • Perfectly Cheesy: Gooey cheese and BBQ sauce – what’s not to love?
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