BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

Crispy, cheesy BBQ Chicken Quesadillas with tender chicken, smoky barbecue sauce, and gooey melted cheese — ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or game day!

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Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: Fusion, Mexican-American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Resting: 2

Total Time: 22

Servings: quesadillas (about 12–16 wedges)

Calories: 430kcal

Cost: $10

Equipment

1 Large non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan 10–12 inch; cast iron gives best crisp
1 Wide spatula Metal for cast iron, silicone for non-stick
1 Sharp knife or pizza cutter For slicing into wedges
1 Mixing bowl Medium size
1 Cutting board For prep and serving
1 Kitchen tongs (optional) Helpful for flipping

Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken Shredded or diced, rotisserie works great
¾ cup BBQ sauce Sweet & smoky preferred
1 small red onion Thinly sliced
1 whole bell pepper Diced, red or green
2 cups shredded cheese Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend
4 large flour tortillas 8–10 inch
2 tablespoon butter For crispiness
optional toppings Sour cream, cilantro, jalapeños, extra BBQ sauce

Instructions

Mix shredded chicken with BBQ sauce, onion, and peppers.
Place tortilla, add cheese, BBQ chicken mix, top with more cheese, and fold.
Cook in buttered skillet 3–4 minutes per side until golden and melted.
Let rest 1–2 minutes, slice into wedges, and serve with toppings.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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