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BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are a fun twist on a delicious pizza! Stuffed with shredded chicken, lots of cheese, and BBQ sauce they’ll be the star of any party!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Calories: 818 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 8 soft taco flour tortillas (8-inch tortillas)
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 cup red onion peeled and chopped
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

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  1. Place a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Lay down one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Top the mozzarella with a layer of 1/2 cup chicken, 1/4 cup red onion, and 2 tablespoons cilantro. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheddar cheese on the chicken and drizzle with 1/4 cup BBQ sauce.
  3. Lay a second tortilla on top and press down.
  4. Allow the bottom tortilla to brown and then flip the quesadilla over to cook the other side.
  5. Once the cheese is melted and tortillas are toasty, remove from skillet to a cutting board.
  6. Cut quesadilla into 4 pieces. Repeat with remaining tortillas and ingredients.
  7. Serve warm with more BBQ sauce for dipping. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of chicken, red onion, cilantro, and bbq sauce in your quesdaillas to your preference. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 818kcal (41%) Carbohydrates 87g (29%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Cholesterol 126mg (42%) Sodium 2116mg (88%) Potassium 465mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 985IU (20%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 528mg (53%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4quesadillas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 818

% Daily Value*

Calories 818kcal 41%
Carbohydrates 87g 29%
Protein 46g 92%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 126mg 42%
Sodium 2116mg 88%
Potassium 465mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 985IU 20%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 528mg 53%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.