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BBQ chicken quesadilla pieces stacked on top of each other.
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BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

Shredded BBQ chicken, melty cheese, and corn folded into golden, crispy tortillas for a fast and satisfying weeknight meal.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 3 Servings
Calories 835kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • large skillet or frying pan
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 ½ cups Mexican-style shredded cheese blend
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 large tortillas
  • 15 ounces corn drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro
  • cups Sour cream optional
  • 1 jalapeno optional

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken and BBQ sauce. Set aside.
  • Prepare the quesadillas by laying a tortilla flat. Add a layer of BBQ chicken to half of the tortilla. Top with corn and a sprinkle of cheese. Fold the other half of the tortilla over to close it. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  • Heat a pan over medium heat with olive oil. Place a quesadilla in the pan and cook for 2 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 to 4 minutes until golden brown.Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
  • Cut each quesadilla in half.
  • Top with dollops of sour cream and sliced jalapeños, if desired. Garnish with chopped cilantro and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 835kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 1733mg | Potassium: 940mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 1063IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 468mg | Iron: 4mg