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BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas: Quick Comfort for Any Weeknight

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are a quick, family-friendly meal that brings comforting flavors together in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadillas
  • 2 pieces Tortillas gluten-free or low-carb options available
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken use leftover roast chicken if available
  • 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce choose your favorite style
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese can mix with cheddar or mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion optional, substitute with green onions or omit
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro optional, can substitute with parsley or omit
For Serving
  • 1/4 cup Extra BBQ Sauce for dipping
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or salsa for serving

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Combine shredded chicken with BBQ sauce in a mixing bowl.
  3. Place one tortilla in the skillet, layer one side with cheese, followed by BBQ chicken, and top with another tortilla.
  4. Cook for 3-4 minutes on medium heat, pressing lightly, until golden.
  5. Flip the quesadilla carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until fully melted.
  6. Remove from skillet, let sit for a minute, then slice into wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Maintain medium heat to avoid burning. Store cooled quesadillas in airtight containers for up to 3 days.

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