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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.