BBQ chicken quesadilla
This BBQ chicken quesadilla is the perfect quick meal, combining tender shredded chicken, tangy barbecue sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese in crispy tortillas. It's an easy BBQ chicken quesadilla recipe that delivers restaurant-quality flavor at home, perfect for lunch or dinner. Enjoy this cheesy BBQ chicken quesadilla as a crowd-pleaser at your next gathering!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup shredded chicken (rotisserie or any cooked chicken)
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 large flour tortillas
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the shredded chicken and barbecue sauce. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Swirl it around the pan to ensure even coverage.
- Lay one tortilla flat in the skillet. Sprinkle ¼ cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly across the surface.
- Spread the barbecue chicken mixture over the cheese in an even layer, leaving about a ½-inch border around the edges.
- Scatter the thinly sliced red onion on top of the chicken, then sprinkle the remaining cheese over everything.
- Place the second tortilla on top and press lightly with a spatula to secure the layers.
- Cook the quesadilla for 3-4 minutes on one side, until the tortilla is golden brown and crisp. Carefully flip it over and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the quesadilla from the pan and place it on a cutting board. Let it rest for a minute before slicing into four equal wedges. Serve immediately.
Notes
Chicken: I used the shredded rotisserie chicken that you can find near the deli section of your grocery store.