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Sliced barbecue chicken quesadillas on a white plate with a small bowl of sour cream.
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BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

These quick and easy BBQ Chicken Quesadillas use simple ingredients - just 5 - for a delicious lunch, after-school snack, or easy dinner! They can be made easily using leftovers and come together in minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Keyword: bbq chicken quesadilla, chicken quesadilla
Servings: 4
Author: Jeannie

Ingredients

  • 1 Rotisserie chicken cut into small pieces
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, or taco cheese
  • 1 ½ cups barbecue sauce
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 package of soft tortillas

For each quesadilla

  • cup cooked chicken cut into small pieces
  • 1 tortilla
  • ¼ cup shredded cheese
  • 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Cut up the rotisserie chicken into small pieces & mix the different cheeses together in a mixing bowl.
    1 Rotisserie chicken, 2 cups shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, or taco cheese
  • Heat skillet on stove top to medium heat.
  • Spread a small amount of olive oil on one side of each tortilla.
    1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Turn over the tortilla and pour on one tablespoon of barbecue sauce, place ⅓ cup cut-up chicken, the other tablespoon of barbecue sauce, and then two tablespoons of cheese on one half of the tortilla. Fold the tortilla in half and place it in the skillet.
    ⅓ cup cooked chicken, 1 tortilla, ¼ cup shredded cheese, 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
  • Cook 2-3 minutes on each side until each side is lightly browned.
  • Serve warm. Add chives and serve with sour cream if desired.

Notes

Store quesadillas in an airtight container to reheat for easy lunches or snacks!

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadilla | Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 792mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 2mg