Description
BBQ Chicken Quesadilla is a mouthwatering dish that marries tender, shredded chicken with gooey cheese and zesty BBQ sauce, all enveloped in a crispy tortilla. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, providing a delicious meal that everyone will love. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful dish that can be customized with your favorite toppings like guacamole or salsa. Whether enjoyed as an appetizer, lunch, or dinner, these quesadillas promise to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- ½ cup sliced red onions
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded into big chunks)
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tortillas (10-12 inch burrito size)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar-jack cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté sliced red onions until soft (about 5 minutes). Add shredded chicken and BBQ sauce, mixing until combined.
- Spread butter on one side of each tortilla.
- In a separate skillet, place one tortilla butter-side down. Layer half the cheese on one half of the tortilla, followed by half the chicken mixture and then more cheese. Fold the tortilla in half.
- Cook until golden brown on both sides, using a spatula to flip carefully. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (170g)
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 749mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg