Description
BBQ Chicken Cheese Quesadillas are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining tender BBQ chicken and melty cheese wrapped in crispy tortillas. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this easy recipe delivers a delightful mix of sweet and smoky flavors that will keep everyone coming back for more. Customize with your favorite toppings for endless variations and a fun twist on a classic dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill or stovetop pan over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, grilling for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F). Let rest.
- 2. Shred the Chicken: Once cooled, shred the chicken using two forks.
- 3. Mix with BBQ Sauce: In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well-coated.
- 4. Assemble Quesadillas: On half of each tortilla, sprinkle some cheese, add the BBQ chicken mixture, and top with more cheese before folding.
- 5. Cook Quesadillas: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat with olive oil. Cook each quesadilla for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 6. Slice and Serve: Cut into wedges and serve hot with extra BBQ sauce or sour cream for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce before cooking. - Feel free to add toppings like black beans, corn, or jalapeños to suit your taste.