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BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas: Quick, Cheesy Delight in 20 Minutes

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are a delightful and versatile dish ready in 20 minutes, perfect for a quick lunch!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadilla
  • 4 pieces tortillas can use low-carb or gluten-free wraps
  • 2 cups shredded chicken leftover roast chicken works splendidly
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce Kansas City for sweetness or Carolina for kick
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese can mix in cheddar or mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup red onion or use green onions
  • 1/4 cup cilantro can be swapped with parsley or omitted

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • medium bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
  1. Shred your cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and place it in a medium bowl. Warm the BBQ sauce in a small saucepan over low heat for about 2-3 minutes. Pour the BBQ sauce over the shredded chicken, mixing thoroughly.
  2. Take a tortilla and place it flat. Sprinkle a layer of Monterey Jack cheese on one half, evenly distribute the BBQ chicken mixture, add red onion and cilantro, and top with more cheese before folding the tortilla.
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the quesadilla into the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip the quesadilla and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  4. Remove from skillet, let cool for a minute, and slice into quarters or sixths. Serve warm with extra BBQ sauce, sour cream, and salsa on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize your quesadillas with different BBQ sauces or vegetables like bell peppers for added flavor.

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