BBQ Chicken Quesadillas (Easy, Cheesy Dinner Idea)
Crispy, cheesy BBQ Chicken Quesadillas with tender chicken, smoky barbecue sauce, and melty cheese folded in golden tortillas. Perfect for quick dinners or party snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 cups shredded cooked chicken
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1/2 cup BBQ sauce
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1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
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4 medium flour tortillas
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2 tbsp butter or oil
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1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
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2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix chicken with BBQ sauce and optional onion.
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Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil.
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Lay one tortilla flat. On one half, layer cheese, chicken mixture, more cheese, then fold.
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Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
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Let rest 1 minute, then slice into wedges. Garnish with cilantro if using.
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Serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Notes
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In a bowl, mix chicken with BBQ sauce and optional onion.
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Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil.
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Lay one tortilla flat. On one half, layer cheese, chicken mixture, more cheese, then fold.
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Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
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Let rest 1 minute, then slice into wedges. Garnish with cilantro if using.
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Serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.