Description
A quick and delicious meal featuring tender, shredded chicken with zesty barbecue sauce, wrapped in a crispy tortilla and melted cheese.
Ingredients
- Cooked Chicken: 2 cups of shredded chicken
- Barbecue Sauce: 1 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce
- Shredded Cheese: 2 cups of cheese (like cheddar or a blend)
- Flour Tortillas: 4 large tortillas
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and Pepper: A pinch of salt and pepper
- Diced Onions: Optional
- Bell Peppers: Optional
- Jalapeños: Optional
- Fresh Cilantro: Optional
- Ranch Dressing: Optional for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by shredding it into small pieces and placing it in a mixing bowl.
- Mix the barbecue sauce with the shredded chicken until fully coated.
- Assemble the quesadillas by placing cheese and the chicken mixture on a tortilla, folding it in half.
- Cook the quesadillas in a skillet over medium heat, using olive oil until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve the quesadillas sliced into wedges, garnished with cilantro and with ranch dressing on the side.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Don’t rush the cooking process to ensure crispy tortillas.
- Experiment with different types of cheese for unique flavors.
- Let the quesadillas rest for a minute after cooking for easier slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken Quesadillas, Quick Meal, Easy Recipe, Chicken Quesadillas