Description
BBQ Chicken Quesadilla is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly marries the smoky sweetness of barbecue sauce with gooey cheese and tender chicken, making it an ideal option for quick dinners or a delightful appetizer. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up this satisfying meal in under 30 minutes. Whether enjoyed at home or served to guests, these quesadillas are bound to impress. Customize them with your favorite dips like guacamole or salsa for an extra flavor boost. Get ready to savor every bite of this hearty comfort food!
Ingredients
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- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- ½ cup sliced red onions
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tortillas (10-12 inch)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar-jack cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced red onions and sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in shredded chicken and BBQ sauce until well combined, then remove from heat.
- Butter one side of each tortilla, and place one tortilla butter-side down in another skillet over medium heat.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup cheddar-jack cheese on one half of the tortilla. Add half of the chicken mixture, followed by another ¼ cup cheese.
- Fold the tortilla in half and cook until golden brown (3-4 minutes). Flip gently with a spatula and cook until browned on the other side.
- Transfer to a cutting board or wire rack and repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg