Name: BBQ Chicken Quesadilla
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded; 1/2 cup barbecue sauce; 4 large flour tortillas; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Sour cream, for serving; Salsa, for serving

Description

This BBQ Chicken Quesadilla recipe is quick, cheesy, and loaded with smoky barbecue flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner, game day snack, or casual gathering.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
4 large flour tortillas
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
Sour cream, for serving
Salsa, for serving

Instructions

Toss shredded chicken with barbecue sauce until evenly coated.
Lay out two tortillas and sprinkle half the cheddar and mozzarella cheese evenly over each.
Top with BBQ chicken mixture, then add red onion slices and fresh cilantro.
Place the remaining tortillas on top to form quesadillas.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook each quesadilla for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Let rest for 1–2 minutes before slicing into wedges.
Serve warm with sour cream and salsa.

Notes

Don’t overfill quesadillas to prevent mess and difficulty flipping.
Cook on medium-low heat for even melting without burning the tortillas.
Allow quesadillas to rest before cutting to avoid cheese spilling out.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Pan-Fried
Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
Calories: 390 kcal
Sugar: 7 g
Sodium: 810 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 25 g
Cholesterol: 65 mg