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BBQ Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

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A quick and delicious BBQ Chicken Quesadilla recipe that combines tender rotisserie chicken with tangy BBQ sauce, red onions, cilantro, and melted cheese, all wrapped in a crispy flour tortilla. Perfect for an easy lunch or dinner for the whole family.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Chicken Mixture

  • 2 cups Rotisserie chicken (any cooked chicken works, shredded)
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup Red onion (diced)
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro (diced)

Quesadilla

  • 4 Flour tortillas
  • 2 cups Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend preferred)
  • Cooking spray (for skillet)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken mixture: In a small bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken, BBQ sauce, diced red onion, and diced cilantro. Mix thoroughly until the chicken is evenly coated with the BBQ sauce and all ingredients are well incorporated.
  2. Heat the skillet and assemble quesadilla: Warm a skillet over medium-low heat and lightly coat it with cooking spray. Place one flour tortilla on the skillet. Spoon a generous amount of the chicken mixture onto one half of the tortilla, spreading evenly. Sprinkle about 1/2 cup of shredded cheese over the chicken mixture.
  3. Cook the quesadilla: Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling, creating a half-moon shape. Cook until the cheese starts to melt and the bottom is golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until crispy and cheese is fully melted, about 3 more minutes.
  4. Repeat for remaining tortillas: Spray the skillet again with cooking spray and repeat steps for the remaining three tortillas, ensuring all quesadillas are cooked crispy and the cheese is melted.
  5. Slice and serve: Remove the quesadillas from the skillet and use a pizza slicer or sharp knife to cut each into triangles. Serve warm, optionally with ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • You can use any cooked chicken such as shredded rotisserie, grilled, or leftover chicken.
  • For a spicy kick, add jalapeños or a sprinkle of chili flakes to the chicken mixture.
  • Use a Mexican cheese blend or sharp cheddar for best melting and flavor.
  • To make it healthier, use whole wheat tortillas or reduced-fat cheese.
  • Serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for extra flavor.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/bbq-chicken-quesadilla-recipe/