Description
These BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are a delicious twist on a classic dish, combining tender shredded chicken, gooey melted cheese, and tangy BBQ sauce in a crispy tortilla. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 8 gluten-free tortillas, such as Mission or Siete brands
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast, approximately 1 lb pre-cooked weight
- 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Mix Chicken and BBQ Sauce: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken with your desired amount of BBQ sauce.
- Layer Quesadillas: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle with a layer of cheese, add a portion of the BBQ chicken, another layer of cheese, and top with another tortilla. Cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Cool and Slice: Transfer the cooked quesadilla to a cooling rack. Slice with a pizza cutter and serve with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Feel free to customize these quesadillas with your favorite toppings like diced onions, jalapenos, or cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: Approximately 450 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 2g
- Sodium: Approximately 600mg
- Fat: Approximately 24g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 8g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30g
- Fiber: Approximately 2g
- Protein: Approximately 28g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 90mg
