BBQ Chicken Quesadilla
BBQ Chicken Quesadilla is a delightful fusion of smoky, tangy BBQ chicken and gooey cheese, all enveloped in a crispy tortilla. This easy-to-make dish captures the essence of summer barbecues and is perfect for game nights or cozy dinners at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up these quesadillas that will have everyone coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill or stovetop pan over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest before shredding.
- Shred the Chicken: Shred cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and mix with BBQ sauce in a bowl.
- Prepare Your Fillings: Chop red onion and green bell pepper into small pieces.
- Assemble the Quesadillas: Place a tortilla on a flat surface. Add half of it with shredded cheese, BBQ chicken, onions, and bell peppers; top with more cheese and fold over.
- Cook Until Crispy: Heat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray or oil over medium heat. Cook each folded quesadilla for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Slice and Serve: Let cool for one minute before slicing into wedges. Serve with extra BBQ sauce or sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg