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BBQ Chicken Quesadillas That Are Loaded, Cheesy, and Completely Irresistible


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  • Author: Penny Smith
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

These BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside, and packed with bold barbecue flavor. Perfect for quick dinners or casual gatherings.


Ingredients

  • Cooked chicken breast, shredded – 2 cups (300 g)

  • Barbecue sauce – ¾ cup (180 ml)

  • Shredded mozzarella cheese – 1½ cups (170 g)

  • Shredded cheddar cheese – 1 cup (115 g)

  • Red onion, thinly sliced – ½ medium (60 g)

  • Bell pepper, thinly sliced – 1 medium (120 g)

  • Olive oil or butter – 2 tablespoons

  • Large flour tortillas – 4 (25 cm / 10-inch)


Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with barbecue sauce until evenly coated.

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little oil or butter.

  • Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle cheese over half of it.

  • Add BBQ chicken, onion, and bell pepper, then top with more cheese.

  • Fold the tortilla and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and melted.

  • Remove, rest briefly, slice, and serve.

Notes

For best results, use freshly shredded cheese and avoid overfilling the tortillas to keep them crisp and easy to flip.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes