BBQ Chicken Cheesy Quesadilla (Printable Version)

Smoky chicken, gooey cheese, and herbs come together in a crispy tortilla for a quick, flavorful meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce

→ Vegetables

03 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Quesadilla

06 - 4 large 10-inch flour tortillas
07 - 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese or cheddar
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ To Serve

09 - Sour cream
10 - Salsa
11 - Extra BBQ sauce

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a mixing bowl, thoroughly coat the shredded chicken breast with BBQ sauce until well combined.
02 - Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
03 - Place one tortilla in the hot skillet. Spread 1/2 cup shredded cheese over half of the tortilla, layer with a quarter of the BBQ chicken, sliced red onion, red bell pepper, and chopped cilantro.
04 - Fold the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape and press gently to secure components.
05 - Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once, until the exterior is golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
06 - Remove the cooked quesadilla, repeat with remaining tortillas and filling, adding more olive oil as necessary.
07 - Cut each quesadilla into wedges and present hot with sour cream, salsa, or additional BBQ sauce if preferred.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick and ready in just twenty five minutes
  • Ultimate way to use leftover or rotisserie chicken
  • Melts easily with everyday cheese and tortillas
  • No fussy ingredients or special equipment
02 -
  • High in protein and satisfying for any meal
  • Crowd pleaser for kids and adults alike
  • Great make ahead filling for busy weeknights
03 -
  • Shred your own cheese for smoother melting and better flavor
  • Avoid overfilling the tortillas as too much filling makes flipping tricky and can cause tearing
  • Use a large flat spatula for easy turning and pressing down after each flip
  • Keep the skillet at medium or just below to let the cheese melt gently and the tortilla get crisp without burning

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