Gooey BBQ chicken quesadillas filled with tender shredded chicken, melted cheese, thin red onion, and fresh cilantro inside golden toasted tortillas. Smoky barbecue flavor and stretchy cheese create a warm and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
4 large flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons butter or cooking oil
Instructions
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In a bowl combine shredded chicken with barbecue sauce until evenly coated.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or oil.
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Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle cheese over half of the tortilla.
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Spread barbecue chicken over the cheese and add sliced red onion.
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Sprinkle additional cheese and chopped cilantro on top.
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Fold the tortilla over the filling and press gently with a spatula.
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Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the underside turns golden brown.
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Flip the quesadilla carefully and cook the other side until the cheese melts and the tortilla becomes crisp.
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Transfer to a cutting board and slice into wedges.
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Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling and serve warm.