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BBQ Chicken Quesadilla

Savory BBQ Chicken Quesadilla: Quick & Perfect for Snacks!

A quick and flavorful BBQ Chicken Quesadilla, perfect for a snack or lunch, that will satisfy your cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 quesadillas
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken Use leftover rotisserie chicken or tofu for a vegetarian option.
  • 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce Use store-bought or homemade.
For the Quesadilla
  • 4 pieces Tortillas Can use whole wheat or corn tortillas.
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Consider Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack for extra flavor.

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until the chicken is evenly coated.
  2. Heat a skillet over low-medium heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet and warm one side for about 30 seconds.
  3. On the warmed side of the tortilla, sprinkle a generous amount of cheddar cheese, add BBQ chicken, and finish with more cheese.
  4. Gently fold the tortilla in half and cook for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Repeat for remaining tortillas and serve warm cut into wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with salsa, guacamole, or fresh salad for added flavor.

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