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BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas: Quick, Crispy, and Customizable Delight

Enjoy BBQ Chicken Quesadillas, a quick and customizable comfort food perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadilla
  • 4 pieces Tortillas Low-carb or gluten-free options allowed.
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken Using leftover rotisserie chicken can reduce prep time.
  • 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce Choose according to preference.
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese Can substitute with cheddar or pepper jack.
For Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Can substitute with green onions or omit.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Parsley can be used as a substitute.

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the skillet over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes until hot.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the BBQ sauce.
  3. Take a tortilla, sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese on one half, add the BBQ chicken mixture, then top with more cheese, and fold.
  4. Cook the assembled quesadilla in the skillet for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and repeat.
  5. Transfer the crispy quesadilla to a cutting board, let it cool for a minute, then slice into wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Serve with extra BBQ sauce, sour cream, guacamole, or salsa for additional flavor.

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