Description

BBQ Chicken Cheese Quesadillas are a delightful fusion of smoky chicken, gooey cheese, and zesty BBQ sauce, encased in a perfectly crispy tortilla. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, allowing you to create delicious memories with family and friends in no time. With each bite, experience the burst of flavors that make these quesadillas a crowd favorite.

Ingredients

Scale

3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
1 cup BBQ sauce
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese blend
4 large flour tortillas
2 tsp olive oil
2 green onions, finely chopped
Optional: Spices like paprika or cumin for added flavor

Instructions

1. Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
3. Stir in the BBQ sauce and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
4. On a clean surface, lay out a tortilla and add BBQ chicken mixture, cheese, and green onions before folding.
5. Return the quesadilla to the skillet; cook until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted (approximately 3-4 minutes per side).
6. Slice into wedges and serve with extra BBQ sauce or sour cream.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
Calories: 380
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 670mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Customize with jalapeños for heat or bell peppers for sweetness. Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in a skillet.