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BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

These BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are one of our family's favorite go-to easy dinners. They're loaded with tender chicken, tangy bbq sauce, tender veggies, melty cheese, and a little crunch from the tortilla. It all gets cooked up to golden, crispy perfection that comes together fast, and tastes amazing!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
Servings: 6
Calories: 466kcal

Ingredients

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

  • olive oil
  • 1 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup bacon bits (or cooked and crumbled bacon)
  • 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • 4 cups shredded cheese (I like a mix of mozzarella, cheddar, and pepper jack)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

  • Add a little oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the red onion and cook for a couple minutes until the onion starts to soften. olive oil, 1 cup diced red onion
  • Add in the bacon bits and cook for a couple more minutes until it crisps up. 1 cup bacon bits
  • Add the chicken, and bbq sauce to the pan and mix it all together. Scoop into another bowl and set it aside. 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken, 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • Add a little more oil to the pan and add in a large tortilla. 6 large flour tortillas
  • Sprinkle a little shredded cheese over half of the tortilla, then a scoop of the chicken mixture. Add a couple more Tablespoons of cheese over the mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro. 4 cups shredded cheese, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • Fold the tortilla in half and let it cook on the bottom side until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and continue cooking on the other side until the tortilla is golden, and the inside is warm and melted.
  • Repeat with additional tortillas and filling.
  • Let the quesadillas sit for about 2 minutes, then slice and serve with sour cream, and more bbq sauce if desired.

Notes

  • Don't Overload: We want the quesadillas full, but not too full. If they're too full it will be tricky to flip them without the stuffing falling out.
  • Use Freshly Shredded Cheese: Shred your own cheese for a more even melt, without any anti-clumping agents added.
  • Want a Kick: Add some sliced or diced jalapenos to the chicken mixture to add a little spice.

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1103mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 380IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 275mg | Iron: 2mg