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Easy BBQ Chicken Quesadillas


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  • Author: recipesforcook
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Quick and flavorful BBQ Chicken Quesadillas loaded with shredded chicken, cheese, and zesty BBQ sauce, perfect for lunch or dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 8 flour tortillas (810 inch size)
  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 1 and 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Combine the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce in a mixing bowl.
  2. Heat a sauté pan over medium-high heat and place one tortilla in the pan.
  3. Layer with cheese, BBQ chicken mixture, onions, cilantro, and more cheese. Top with another tortilla.
  4. Cook until golden brown on both sides, flipping carefully.
  5. Cut the quesadilla into 4-6 slices and serve immediately with extra BBQ sauce.

Notes

Use leftover chicken for convenience; don’t skimp on the cheese for best results.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 890mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg