BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
A crispy, cheesy, smoky BBQ Chicken Quesadilla made with just a few ingredients and one skillet. Fast, comforting, and easy enough for beginner cooks.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken leftover rotisserie chicken works great
- ½ cup good-quality BBQ sauce
- 4 large flour tortillas 8-inch size is ideal
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- Optional: chopped red onion cilantro, or jalapeños for extra flavor
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter for cooking
Instructions
- Mix chicken with BBQ sauce until evenly coated; warm slightly if cold.
- Heat skillet over medium heat with oil or butter until hot.
- Assemble quesadilla with cheese, BBQ chicken, and optional toppings on one half of a tortilla.
- Fold and cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Rest and slice after 1 minute, then serve warm and melty.