BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are a fun and tasty meal perfect for a busy weeknight, made with leftover chicken, BBQ sauce, and cheese.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- 1 cup BBQ sauce Adjust the amount based on your taste.
- 2 cups shredded cheese Cheddar or mozzarella work well.
- 8 pieces tortillas Flour or corn tortillas can be used.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking the quesadillas.
Garnishes
- to taste green onions Optional for garnish.
- to taste cilantro Optional for garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with BBQ sauce.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle half with cheese, then add a portion of the chicken mixture on top.
- Fold the tortilla in half and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Slice and serve with optional garnishes.
Notes
If you have leftover quesadillas, let them cool before placing in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave. You can also freeze them before cooking, just wrap tightly and cook from frozen when ready.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
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