BBQ Chicken Quesadilla
This BBQ chicken quesadilla recipe is top tier! Crispy, golden tortillas filled with juicy shredded chicken, sweet and tangy barbecue and gooey cheese.
Rate this Recipe
Servings 2 quesadillas
Ingredients
- 2 medium flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cup shredded chicken or cubed
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- 1 Tbsp fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped red onion
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Add shredded chicken, barbecue sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cilantro to a bowl and mix until combined. (If using pre-cooked or cold shredded chicken, warm it up before mixing to ensure even heating when cooking the quesadillas.)
- Lay out the tortillas and lightly brush one side of each tortilla with barbecue sauce using a pastry brush.
- On one half of each tortilla, add shredded cheese, the chicken mixture, and any additional desired toppings.
- Fold the empty side of each tortilla over the filling to form a half-moon shape.
- Add the quesadillas to a large skillet and cook on medium low heat. (Avoid high heat, as it can cause the tortillas to brown too quickly before the filling is heated through.)
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, until both sides are golden brown and the filling is warm, and the cheese has melted.
- Remove the quesadillas from the skillet and slice into 2-3 pieces.
- Serve immediately with desired sauces and sides.