BBQ Chicken Quesadilla
A delicious and easy-to-make quesadilla filled with smoky BBQ chicken, cheese, and sautéed peppers and onions.
Ingredients
Chicken and Sauce
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
Vegetables
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (Any color)
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Other ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- to taste Salt and pepper
- for garnish (optional) fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Mix shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until coated.
- Sauté bell peppers and onions in 1 tbsp olive oil for 3-4 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
- Spread chicken mixture, cheese, and vegetables on half of each tortilla, then fold.
- Cook each quesadilla in a skillet over medium heat until golden and cheese melts, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Slice into wedges, garnish with cilantro if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh cilantro for garnish to add a burst of flavor.