Servings: 4 quesadillas
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
Quesadilla Filling
- 2 cups Cooked chicken, shredded This is the star ingredient, bringing protein and heartiness to your quesadillas.
- 1 cup BBQ sauce Choose your favorite brand for that tasty smoky flavor.
- 1 cup Shredded cheese Opt for cheddar or mozzarella; both melt beautifully.
Tortilla Base
- 4 large Flour tortillas Use large tortillas for better stability.
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil Helps crisp the quesadillas.
Crunch and Freshness
- 1/2 cup Diced red onion Adds a sweet crunch.
- 1/2 cup Chopped fresh cilantro Optional, for added freshness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Combine the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce in a mixing bowl. Mix until every piece is coated.
- Stir in the diced red onion and half of the shredded cheese to the chicken mixture.
- Heat your skillet over medium heat and pour in a tablespoon of olive oil.
- Layer one tortilla in the skillet and scoop half of the chicken mixture onto one half. Sprinkle cilantro if desired, and top with a quarter of the remaining cheese. Fold the tortilla over.
- Cook the quesadilla for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cheese starts to melt.
- Flip the quesadilla gently using a spatula, and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it rest for a minute. Slice into wedges and repeat with the second tortilla.
Notes
Serve with a side of salsa or sour cream for extra dipping joy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1quesadilla | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 2mg
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