BBQ Chicken Cheese Quesadillas (Print View)

BBQ chicken, melty cheese, veggies, and crispy tortillas unite for a flavorful Tex-Mex favorite.

# Components:

→ Chicken & Marinade

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 1/2 cup corn kernels

→ Cheese

06 - 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
07 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Tortillas

08 - 4 large flour tortillas, 10-inch

→ Extras

09 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter, for cooking

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the BBQ sauce and toss until thoroughly coated.
02 - Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean, flat surface. Evenly distribute the marinated chicken, sliced red onion, bell pepper, corn kernels, Monterey Jack cheese, and cheddar cheese over one half of each tortilla. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, if using.
03 - Carefully fold the plain half of each tortilla over the filled half, creating a semi-circular shape. Gently press to seal the edges.
04 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly brush the cooking surface with olive oil or butter.
05 - Place the assembled quesadillas onto the heated skillet or griddle. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese is completely melted and gooey.
06 - Remove the cooked quesadillas from the skillet. Allow them to cool slightly for about 1 minute, then slice each quesadilla into wedges. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses mostly pantry and refrigerator staples
  • Perfect for using leftover chicken
  • Kid approved and adult friendly
  • Customizable with your favorite toppings
02 -
  • High protein meal with approximately 29g per serving
  • Ready in under 30 minutes from start to finish
  • Great for meal prep can assemble ahead and cook when needed
  • Perfect for using leftover chicken from another meal
  • Customizable with different cheese and vegetable combinations
03 -
  • Grate your own cheese rather than using pre shredded varieties. Pre shredded cheese contains anti caking agents that can prevent proper melting.
  • Allow the quesadillas to rest for exactly one minute before cutting. Too short and the cheese will run everywhere, too long and they lose their delightful crispiness.
  • For extra crispy tortillas, brush them lightly with olive oil on the outside before cooking. This creates a beautifully golden, crunchy exterior that takes these quesadillas to the next level.

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