BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
Delightful BBQ chicken quesadillas featuring juicy chicken, gooey cheese, and smoky flavors, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. Perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Sour cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Once the skillet is hot, add red onion and bell pepper. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add the chicken mixture to the skillet, stirring and cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Place a tortilla on a flat surface, evenly spread some of the chicken mixture over half of the tortilla.
- Sprinkle cheese over the chicken, then fold the tortilla in half.
- Carefully transfer the folded quesadilla to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the bottom is golden and crispy.
- Gently flip the quesadilla using a spatula. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the other side is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it cool slightly before cutting it into wedges.
- Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
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Notes
For best results, use rotisserie chicken for convenience, and allow the quesadillas to rest before slicing to ensure cleaner cuts. Top with fresh cilantro or lime for added flavor.