Description
Delicious BBQ Chicken Cheddar Quesadillas, perfect for a quick meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 100 milliliters barbecue sauce, or enough to coat chicken
- 4 large wheat flour tortillas, approximately 20 centimeters each
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- Sour cream, as desired
- Salsa, as desired
Instructions
- Using two forks or your hands, pull the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces until finely shredded.
- In a bowl, toss shredded chicken with enough barbecue sauce to thoroughly coat, ensuring the mixture is moist but not overly saucy.
- Place a large skillet over medium-low heat and let it warm until a drop of water sizzles on contact without evaporating instantly.
- Lay a tortilla flat in the skillet and heat for 30 seconds until pliable.
- Evenly distribute grated cheddar over half the tortilla, leaving margins at the edge. Spoon the barbecue chicken mixture over the cheese, spreading in a thin, even layer. Sprinkle additional cheese on top of the chicken to help bind the filling.
- Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling and press gently with a spatula to compact.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the underside develops golden-brown spots and a crisp texture.
- Carefully flip the quesadilla in one smooth motion and continue cooking for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until evenly golden and the cheese has melted.
- Remove from the pan and place on a cutting board. Allow to rest for 1 minute before cutting.
- Slice quesadilla into triangular wedges and serve warm with sour cream and salsa on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding diced bell peppers or onions to the chicken mixture.
- These quesadillas can be made ahead and reheated in the skillet or oven.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg