BBQ Chicken Quesadillas โ€” FamilyPlate recipe๐ŸŒฏ

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

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Savory BBQ chicken stuffed in tortillas and grilled to perfection.

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexican
๐Ÿ‘ถ Kid Friendly

โœจ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
dinner
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Cooking Style
Quick

Nutrition (per serving)

450kcal
Calories
30g
Protein
45g
Carbs
20g
Fat

Ingredients

  • โ€ข2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • โ€ข1 cup BBQ sauce
  • โ€ข4 large flour tortillas
  • โ€ข1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • โ€ข1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • โ€ข1 tbsp olive oil
  • โ€ข1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • โ€ข1/2 cup corn (optional)
  • โ€ข1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • โ€ขSour cream or guacamole for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well coated.

  3. 3

    On one half of each tortilla, sprinkle a layer of cheddar and mozzarella cheese.

  4. 4

    Top the cheese with BBQ chicken mixture, followed by red onion, corn, and cilantro if using.

  5. 5

    Fold the tortillas in half over the filling, pressing gently to seal.

  6. 6

    Add olive oil to the skillet, then place the folded quesadillas in the skillet.

  7. 7

    Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese is melted.

  8. 8

    Remove from heat and cut into wedges. Serve warm with sour cream or guacamole.

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