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BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and packed with flavor, these BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are a quick weeknight dinner solution.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Optional: sliced jalapeños sour cream

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well coated.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Lay out your tortillas.
  • Spread the BBQ chicken mixture on one half of each tortilla.
  • Top the chicken with shredded cheese, sliced red onions, and cilantro. Add jalapeños if using.
  • Fold the empty half of each tortilla over the filling.
  • Add butter to the skillet. Place the quesadilla in the pan.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is fully melted.
  • Repeat with remaining quesadillas.