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BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas for a Quick and Cozy Dinner Delight

Enjoy BBQ Chicken Quesadillas, a quick meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadilla
  • 4 pieces Tortillas flour or low-carb varieties
  • 2 cups Chicken shredded
  • 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce your favorite kind
  • 1 cup Cheese (Monterey Jack) can substitute with cheddar or pepper jack
  • 1 medium Red Onion sliced thinly
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro or parsley if preferred
Optional Dipping Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or yogurt as a lighter alternative
  • 1/2 cup Salsa your favorite variety

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Ingredients: Shred the leftover roast chicken and slice the red onion thinly.
  2. Mix Filling: Warm BBQ sauce in a saucepan, then mix in shredded chicken until coated.
  3. Assemble Quesadilla: Layer chicken, cheese, onion, and cilantro in a tortilla, topping with another tortilla.
  4. Cook: Heat oil or butter in skillet, cook quesadilla until golden brown on both sides.
  5. Serve: Cool and slice into quarters, serve with BBQ sauce, sour cream, or salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is perfect for using up leftover roast chicken, and can be customized with various fillings and sauces.

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