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BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas: Crispy, Cheesy Game Day Delight

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are a quick, customizable, and delicious Tex-Mex dish perfect for game day.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups cooked BBQ chicken Rotisserie chicken makes for a quick option.
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Consider using dairy-free cheese for a vegan alternative.
  • 1 cup green onions, chopped Red onions can be substituted if preferred.
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped Omit if cilantro isn't to your taste.
For the Tortillas
  • 4 large tortillas Flour or corn - corn tortillas make it gluten-free.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil You can opt for butter to enhance flavor.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked BBQ chicken, shredded cheese, chopped green onions, and chopped fresh cilantro. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
  2. Take the tortillas and place two on a clean surface. Evenly distribute the BBQ chicken mixture over one tortilla of each pair, then top with another tortilla.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil shimmers, carefully place one quesadilla in the skillet and cook for about 3-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  4. Using a large spatula, delicately flip the quesadilla and cook the other side for an additional 3-5 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
  5. Once cooked, remove the quesadillas from the skillet, let them rest for a minute, and slice into wedges. Serve warm with dips like sour cream or extra BBQ sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Use medium heat to avoid burning and ensure that the cheese melts properly. Customize with different fillings if desired.

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