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Shredded BBQ Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Shredded BBQ Chicken Quesadilla

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A quick and flavorful fusion of smoky BBQ chicken and melted cheese between crispy tortillas. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this recipe uses pre-cooked chicken and simple assembly for a hearty, customizable meal.

  • Total Time: 20
  • Yield: 2 quesadillas

Ingredients

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  • 1 teaspoon Olive oil
  • ½ cup sliced red onions
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded into big chunks)
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce (alcohol-free)
  • 2 tortillas (10-12 inch burrito size)
  • 2 tablespoons Butter (room temperature)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar-jack cheese
  • Cilantro (optional garnish)
  • Sour cream (optional garnish)
  • Guacamole (optional garnish)
  • Salsa (optional garnish)
  • Ranch dip (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat
  2. Add sliced red onions to the skillet
  3. Sauté onions for 3-5 minutes until softened
  4. Add shredded cooked chicken breast to the skillet
  5. Stir in the alcohol-free barbecue sauce until evenly coated
  6. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce is warm and chicken is heated through
  7. Remove the chicken mixture from the skillet
  8. Place one tortilla in a large skillet, brushed with 1 tablespoon butter
  9. Sprinkle half the cheese evenly over the tortilla
  10. Top with half the chicken mixture
  11. Fold tortilla closed using a plate to hold it
  12. Cook over medium heat until golden brown and crispy, 2-3 minutes per side
  13. Repeat with the second tortilla and remaining ingredients

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for better browning and crispiness
  • Swap cheddar-jack cheese for other melts like mozzarella or pepper jack if preferred
  • Choose a sweet and smoky barbecue sauce for best flavor
  • Can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
  • Ensure barbecue sauce is alcohol-free or substitute with homemade non-alcoholic version
  • Author: Elsa
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Chicken
  • Method: Stovetop Cooking
  • Cuisine: American-Mexican Fusion
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian