BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

5 from 1 vote

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

These BBQ chicken quesadillas are everything you want in a fast, crowd-pleasing dinner: crispy tortillas, tender chicken tossed in barbecue sauce, and plenty of melted cheese holding it all together. They come together quickly — especially if you’re using leftover or rotisserie chicken — and are just as welcome for a casual weeknight dinner as they are for game day or a relaxed weekend lunch.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Servings: People

Author: Katie Workman

Cost: $10

Ingredients

3 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie or simply cooked is fine)
½ cup chopped scallions (white and green parts)
½ cup barbecue sauce (homemade or store-bought)
4 teaspoons unsalted butter (divided)
8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese or a combo of cheddar and Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack (12 ounces)

To Serve (Optional)

Extra barbecue sauce
Sour cream
Salsa

Instructions

Place the chicken, scallions, and barbecue sauce in a medium bowl and toss so that the chicken is nicely coated with the sauce.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a half teaspoon of butter (or see above for grilling instructions). Place a tortilla in the pan. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the cheese over half of the quesadilla, and distribute 1/8 of the chicken mixture over the cheese. Top that with another 2 tablespoons of the shredded cheese. Flip the bare half of the tortilla over the filling, cover the pan, and sauté for about 2 minutes until the bottom is golden and the cheese has started to melt, then use a spatula to flip the half-moon quesadilla, and continue to cook, uncovered, until all of the cheese is melted and the underside is browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove the quesadilla to a cutting board and let it sit for a minute before you slice it into 2 or 3 wedges. Repeat until all of the quesadillas are cooked. Serve with barbecue sauce, salsa, and sour cream, as desired.

Notes

Leftovers and Storage

Leftover quesadillas can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes, or in the microwave (but know they will get a little soggy).

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