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Easy BBQ Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

These Easy BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are a delicious and quick meal option. Packed with shredded chicken, melted cheese, and tangy BBQ sauce, they are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 8 flour tortillas (2 per quesadilla)
  • 2 cups shredded chicken*
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, plus more for serving
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped (leaves & stems)

Instructions

  1. Make the filling. Mix shredded chicken and BBQ sauce together.
  2. Assemble & cook. Layer tortillas with cheese, chicken, onion, and cilantro. Cook until cheese melts and tortillas are golden brown.
  3. Serve. Cut into pieces and serve with extra BBQ sauce.

Notes

  • To make shredded chicken, season and bake chicken tenders, then shred using forks.