Description
BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are a delightful fusion of gooey cheese, tender chicken, and smoky BBQ flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for game nights, family dinners, or a simple weeknight meal, these quesadillas are quick to prepare and guaranteed to please even the pickiest eaters. Get ready to savor every crunchy bite as you share this comforting dish with loved ones!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 medium flour tortillas
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 cup diced sweet onions
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; grill for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before shredding it with two forks.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well-coated.
- In a skillet, sauté diced bell peppers and onions over medium heat for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Assemble quesadillas by placing one tortilla in the skillet. Add cheese on half of the tortilla, followed by BBQ chicken mixture and sautéed veggies. Fold over.
- Cook each quesadilla for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg