Crisp tortillas layered with tender barbecue chicken and melty cheese, served with a tangy dipping sauce.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These quesadillas provide a satisfying balance of smoky barbecue flavour and creamy melted cheese. Their simplicity makes them ideal for quick dinners, yet they are impressive enough for casual gatherings.
Ingredients
(Tip: You can find the complete list of ingredients and their measurements in the recipe card below.)
• shredded chicken
• barbecue sauce
• flour tortillas
• shredded cheese
• oil for cooking
• herbs for garnish
Directions
- Mix chicken with barbecue sauce.
- Heat a skillet with a small amount of oil.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet and spread chicken and cheese evenly.
- Fold or top with another tortilla.
- Cook both sides until golden and crisp.
- Slice and serve with additional sauce.
Servings and Timing
• Servings: 2–4
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
Variations
• Add sautéed onions or peppers.
• Use spicy barbecue sauce.
• Combine cheeses for increased complexity.
Storage/Reheating
Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or oven for best texture.
FAQs
Can I use pre-cooked chicken?
Yes, shredded leftovers work well.
Can I use corn tortillas?
Yes, though handling requires care.
How do I prevent burning?
Maintain medium heat and monitor closely.
What cheese works best?
Cheddar and Monterey Jack melt well.
Can I make them in advance?
Assemble ahead but cook just before serving.
Why are mine not crispy?
Increase heat slightly or use less filling moisture.
Can I add bacon?
Yes, it adds smoky depth.
Should I season chicken further?
Taste the barbecue sauce first; adjust as needed.
Can I bake them?
Yes, bake until crisp.
Can I serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing?
Yes, they pair well with creamy dips.
Conclusion
Barbecue Chicken Quesadillas are a convenient, flavour-packed meal suited for both weeknights and gatherings, offering reliable results and wide appeal.
Barbecue Chicken Quesadillas
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4 quesadillas 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Halal
Description
Cheesy, smoky barbecue chicken quesadillas made with tender shredded chicken, melty cheese, and tangy BBQ sauce—all folded into a crispy tortilla for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Optional: sliced jalapeños, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with barbecue sauce until fully coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with olive oil or butter.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle a layer of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over half of it.
- Add a generous amount of BBQ chicken, followed by green onions and optional jalapeños or cilantro.
- Top with a little more cheese and fold the tortilla in half.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm, optionally with ranch or extra BBQ sauce.
Notes
- Use smoked BBQ sauce for a deeper flavor.
- Pepper Jack cheese adds a spicy kick.
- Great for using leftover rotisserie or grilled chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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