A Quick, Smoky, and Cheesy Delight

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are the perfect solution for weeknight dinners or quick snacks. They combine smoky barbecue chicken, melted cheddar, and crisp tortillas for a satisfying meal. These quesadillas are easy to make, delicious, and loved by both kids and adults. Serve them as appetizers, dinner, or for a casual get-together with friends.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This recipe is simple but packed with bold flavor. Barbecue sauce gives the chicken a smoky, tangy taste. Cheddar cheese melts perfectly for gooey indulgence. Green onions add freshness and mild crunch. Flour tortillas crisp beautifully in olive oil, giving the quesadillas a golden, irresistible exterior. Each bite is balanced, flavorful, and comforting.

Ingredients That Make It Delicious

Cooked chicken: Tender and flavorful protein base.
Barbecue sauce: Smoky, sweet, and tangy.
Cheddar cheese: Rich, melty, and cheesy.
Green onions: Freshness and subtle crunch.
Flour tortillas: Crispy exterior and soft interior.
Olive oil: Ensures a golden, crisp finish.

How to Make BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

Mix cooked chicken with barbecue sauce and sliced green onions.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Place a tortilla in the skillet, layer with cheddar cheese, then chicken mixture.
Top with more cheese and a second tortilla.
Cook until golden and crispy, then flip carefully to cook the other side.
Slice into wedges and serve warm. Enjoy with your favorite dips like sour cream or extra barbecue sauce.

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

Author: By Cora
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 quesadillas 1x

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Description

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are smoky, cheesy, and quick to make. Perfect for weeknight dinners, appetizers, or snacks.

Instructions

1. Combine cooked chicken with barbecue sauce and green onions.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

3. Place one tortilla in the skillet and add a layer of cheddar cheese.

4. Spread BBQ chicken mixture over the cheese.

5. Top with more cheese and second tortilla.

6. Cook until golden, then flip carefully to cook the other side.

7. Slice into wedges and serve warm. Optionally serve with sour cream or extra BBQ sauce.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.

Add jalapeños for extra heat.

Serve with your favorite dipping sauces.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
Calories: 420
Sugar: 8
Sodium: 760
Fat: 22
Saturated Fat: 10
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 32
Fiber: 2
Protein: 28
Cholesterol: 65

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