Quick BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
These BBQ chicken quesadillas are quick, cheesy, and bursting with flavor! Perfect for a fast weeknight meal or snack.
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Mixing bowl
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Spatula
- Grater
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1 cup BBQ sauce your favorite brand
- 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp butter or cooking oil, for frying
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken and BBQ sauce. Mix until the chicken is well coated.
- Place a tortilla on a flat surface. Sprinkle a layer of shredded cheese on half of the tortilla.
- Add a layer of BBQ chicken mixture over the cheese, followed by optional toppings like red onion and cilantro.
- Sprinkle additional cheese on top of the chicken mixture, then fold the tortilla in half.
- Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat and add butter or cooking oil.
- Carefully place the folded quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it cool slightly. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional toppings like jalapeños or serve with sour cream and guacamole for dipping.