Ingredients
2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great)
1/2 cup BBQ sauce of choice
4 large flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon butter or oil for the pan
Instructions
Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken and BBQ sauce, stirring until the chicken is evenly coated.
Step 2: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or oil.
Step 3: Place one flour tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of cheese over the entire tortilla.
Step 4: Spread 1/4 of the BBQ chicken mixture over one half of the tortilla. Top with a bit of red onion and cilantro.
Step 5: Fold the tortilla in half over the filling. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
Step 6: Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and both sides are golden.
Step 7: Remove from heat, let rest for one minute, and slice into wedges. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Notes
For extra crispiness, use a cast iron skillet. You can also add black beans or corn to the filling for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Cuisine: American-Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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