Description
Quick, crispy, and customizable BBQ Chicken Quesadillas filled with smoky chicken, tangy barbecue sauce, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 4 tortillas (flour or corn)
- 1 cup cheese (Monterey Jack, cheddar, or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup sautéed onions
- 1/2 cup bell peppers
- 1/2 cup mushrooms (optional)
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well-coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onions and bell peppers until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- Take a tortilla and layer BBQ chicken, sautéed vegetables, and cheese. Fold the tortilla over.
- Wipe the skillet clean, add oil or butter, and toast the filled tortilla for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Slice into wedges and serve with sour cream, salsa, or avocado.
Notes
Customize with additional ingredients like jalapeños or spinach for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking on Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: quesadillas, BBQ, chicken, easy recipe, Tex-Mex