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BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

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These BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are quick, budget-friendly, and packed with smoky BBQ chicken and melted cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the quesadillas
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded You can use leftover rotisserie chicken.
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce Choose your favorite BBQ sauce.
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella) Feel free to experiment with different cheeses.
  • 4 large tortillas Any type of large tortilla will work.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking the quesadillas.
  • 0.25 cup red onion, diced Optional, for added flavor.
  • 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped Optional, for freshness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the barbecue sauce until fully coated.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and drizzle in the olive oil.
  3. Lay one tortilla in the skillet. On one half, sprinkle half of the cheese.
  4. Spoon half of your BBQ chicken mixture over the cheese.
  5. If desired, add diced red onions and chopped cilantro, then layer the remaining cheese on top.
  6. Fold the tortilla in half and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  7. Remove from the skillet, slice into wedges, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 26gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 1000mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. To reheat, place in a skillet or microwave. Can be frozen for up to a month, separated by parchment paper.
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