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BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

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These BBQ chicken quesadillas are a quick and flavorful meal made with melty cheese, smoky-sweet barbecue chicken, and golden crispy tortillas. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or game-day snacks, they come together fast and taste amazing every time.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite kind)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or a blend)
  • 4 medium or large flour tortillas
  • 1–2 tbsp butter or oil (for cooking)
  • Optional: sliced red onions, jalapeños, chopped cilantro, or green onions

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well coated.
  2. Lay a tortilla flat and sprinkle half with cheese, a scoop of BBQ chicken, and any desired extras.
  3. Add more cheese on top, then fold the tortilla in half to seal.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a bit of butter or oil. Cook the quesadilla 2–3 minutes per side until golden and the cheese is melted.
  5. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  6. Let cool for 1 minute, then slice into wedges and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
  • For spice, add chipotle sauce or pepper jack cheese.
  • Try a vegetarian version with BBQ jackfruit or grilled mushrooms.
  • Don’t overfill to keep quesadillas from getting soggy.
  • Reheat in a skillet or toaster oven to maintain crispiness.

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