BBQ Chicken Quesadilla
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BBQ Chicken Quesadilla
Description
The BBQ Chicken Quesadilla starts with boneless, skinless chicken breast seasoned lightly with garlic and onion powders, then cooked thoroughly in a skillet. After chopping and coating the chicken with barbecue sauce, it is spread on half of a large flour tortilla. Additional toppings include shredded Mexican blend cheese, chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro, adding layers of flavor and texture. The tortilla is cooked in the same skillet, first the half with the filling, then folded and pressed until the exterior crisps and the cheese melts. The result is a handheld quesadilla with a golden crust and a savory, saucy filling.
This dish is suitable for a casual meal and pairs well with additional BBQ sauce on the side. Its simple assembly and cooking method make it accessible for cooks looking for a flavorful use of BBQ chicken within a quick, skillet-cooked wrap.
Ingredients
- chicken breast raw boneless skinless cutlet about 3-oz
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp BBQ sauce plus more for serving, with 45 calories or less per 2-tbsp serving
- 1 flour tortilla I used Ole Xtreme, large high-fiber with 110 calories or less
- 1/4 cup Mexican blend cheese shredded reduced-fat
- 2 tbsp onion red, chopped
- 1 tbsp cilantro chopped, fresh
- cooking spray nonstick
Instructions
- Bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with seasonings, and cook for about 4 minutes per side, until cooked through.
- Once cool enough to handle, roughly chop. In a small bowl, coat chicken with BBQ sauce.
- Lay tortilla flat, and spread BBQ chicken onto one half. Top chicken with remaining ingredients.
- Clean skillet, if needed. Respray and return to medium-high heat. Cook the half-loaded tortilla for 2 minutes.
- Fold the bare tortilla half over the filling with a spatula, and press lightly to seal. Carefully flip and cook until crispy, about 3 minutes.
- Slice into wedges.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1quesadilla | |
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 32.5g | 11% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 7.5mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 752mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 26% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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