BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
350kcal
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Quesadilla Assembly
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional) For garnish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Method
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken and barbecue sauce until well coated.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cooking
- Place one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded cheese, spread 1/2 cup BBQ chicken mixture evenly over the cheese, then top with another 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
- Cover with a second tortilla and cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden and the cheese begins to melt.
- Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook another 3-4 minutes until golden and cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from skillet and repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
Serving
- Slice into wedges, garnish with chopped green onions if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving1gCalories350kcalCarbohydrates30gProtein25gFat15gSaturated Fat7gSodium700mgFiber2gSugar5g
Notes
Use hot cooked chicken or warm it with the sauce first for faster cheese melting. Press down lightly with a spatula while cooking for even browning. Use medium heat to avoid burning the tortillas. Swap cheddar for Monterey Jack for a milder melt.