BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
- Encompass CRM
- Jun 17
- 1 min read
When you need an easy weeknight meal that will please even the pickiest of eaters, quesadillas are an instant win. This version adds zingy BBQ sauce and chicken for an extra flavor and protein boost. Sauté bell peppers or spinach along with the onions to sneak in some veggies, and sub in rotisserie chicken to save on cooking and cleanup time.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
½ lb. chicken breast
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
½ c. BBQ sauce
2 flour tortillas
¼ c. red onion, sliced
1 c. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 c. cheddar cheese, shredded
Preparation
In a large skillet, add chicken breast and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Cook 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway and adding the onions when you flip the chicken. (Cooking times may vary depending on thickness of the chicken breast).
Remove the chicken from the pan and continue to stir onions until soft and translucent.
Shred the chicken while onions are cooking.
Return the shredded chicken to the pan with the onions. Add the BBQ sauce and stir. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Place a tortilla in the pan and add a layer of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese on half of the tortilla.
Add cooked chicken and onions, and top with more cheese. Be careful not to overstuff the tortilla.
Fold in half and cook 6 minutes, flipping halfway.
Serve with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.
Enjoy!
Recipe provided by Tasty.