BBQ Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Cool
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
466 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
BBQ Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
Description
BBQ Chicken Quesadillas Recipe combines diced cooked chicken tossed in barbecue sauce with green onions and a mix of shredded Monterey jack and cheddar cheeses. These ingredients are placed on half of a large flour tortilla before folding it into a half moon shape. Cooking on a heated skillet crisps the tortillas while melting the cheese inside, resulting in a lightly browned exterior and a gooey interior. The barbecue sauce provides a tangy, smoky flavor that complements the mild cheeses and chicken.
This dish can be served sliced as a handheld meal or appetizer, pairing well with dips or a fresh salad. The use of both cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses enriches the filling with a smooth, creamy texture and a touch of sharpness. The diced green onions add a subtle freshness to the quesadilla.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken cooked
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 6 flour tortilla Burrito Size, large
- 2 cups Monterey jack cheese shredded
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup green onions diced
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into smaller pieces. Stir together the chicken and the barbecue sauce into the chicken is thoroughly coated with the sauce.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium high heat. Place down one flour tortilla. Place the chicken mixture, green onions and each of the two types of cheese on one side of the flour tortilla. Fold the tortilla over to make a half moon shape.
- Cook for 2-4 minutes on each side until the tortillas are browned slightly. Continue doing this process until all of the quesadillas are made.
- Let the quesadillas cool for 5 minutes, then slice and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 466 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 466kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1132mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 235mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 815IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 603mg | 60% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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