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BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas: Your New Favorite Easy Dinner Delight

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are a quick and customizable dinner option that are sure to please any crowd.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadillas
  • 4 pieces Tortillas whole wheat or gluten-free options can be used
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken use leftover chicken or plant-based options for vegetarian
  • 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce choose your favorite style
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese or cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion or diced bell peppers or green onions as alternatives
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro or parsley as a substitute, optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Warm BBQ sauce in a saucepan over low heat for 2-3 minutes. Mix shredded chicken with the warmed BBQ sauce until coated.
  2. Sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese on half of a tortilla, add BBQ chicken mixture, then top with more cheese. Fold the tortilla in half.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Cook the quesadilla for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cheese begins to melt.
  4. Flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the second side is golden and crispy.
  5. Remove from skillet and let cool slightly. Cut into wedges and serve with extra BBQ sauce, sour cream, or salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Avoid overfilling to keep quesadillas intact. Experiment with different BBQ sauces for unique flavors.

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