Description

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining juicy, barbecue-glazed chicken with melted cheese and crispy tortillas. Perfect for game days, family gatherings, or a cozy dinner at home, these quesadillas are quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. With customizable options for ingredients, they can easily cater to everyone’s taste. Get ready to impress your guests with this delicious dish that’s sure to become a favorite!

Ingredients

Scale

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack mix)
4 medium flour tortillas
2 tsp olive oil
2 green onions (optional, chopped)

Instructions

Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
Allow the chicken to rest briefly before shredding it into bite-sized pieces.
Mix shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well-coated.
On one half of each tortilla, layer cheese followed by the BBQ chicken mixture and optional green onions. Fold over to close.
Heat olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat and grill each quesadilla for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Let cool slightly before slicing into wedges and serve hot with extra BBQ sauce on the side.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
Calories: 380
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Feel free to substitute chicken with shredded beef or veggies for a vegetarian option. Experiment with different cheeses like pepper jack for added heat. For meal prep, you can assemble the quesadillas in advance and refrigerate them before grilling.