Description
These Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are the perfect solution for a quick, satisfying meal. Featuring tender shredded chicken coated in a sweet and smoky glaze, fused with melted cheese, crunchy red onion, and fresh cilantro, these quesadillas deliver incredible flavor with minimal effort. Ideal for busy families, this recipe turns leftover chicken into a nutritious and irresistible dinner or lunch in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp hot sauce
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
1.5 cups shredded cheese blend
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
2 large flour tortillas
1 tbsp butter or olive oil
Instructions
Whisk together BBQ sauce, honey, hot sauce, vinegar, and smoked paprika in a medium bowl.
Add shredded chicken, 1 cup of cheese, onion, and cilantro to the bowl and stir to coat.
Lay each tortilla flat and spread half the chicken mixture onto one half of each tortilla.
Sprinkle remaining cheese over the filling and fold the tortillas in half.
Melt butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook each quesadilla for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for the fastest prep. Ensure you use non-alcoholic BBQ sauce as indicated by the dietary constraints. You can serve with extra cilantro or sour cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 8
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg