I love trying new flavors of classic recipes and this BBQ Chicken Quesadilla is one of my favorite ways to make quesadillas for lunch. Filled with your favorite BBQ sauce, chicken, onion, and my favorite, cilantro!
If you are looking for simple lunch ideas, you will want to keep this one in your back pocket.
Quesadillas are a quick lunch we have often here. This BBQ Chicken Quesadilla recipe is easy to make and super tasty. The kids will definitely love them!
How to make BBQ Chicken Quesadillas:
Start by mixing your chicken, BBQ sauce, onion and cilantro together in a bowl. Make sure the chicken is covered nicely.
Prepare your frying pan and place a soft tortilla on the pan. Fill with you chicken mixture and then top with cheese.
Fry on both sides until the outer side of the tortillas is a nice golden brown color.
Flip and cook both sides allowing the cheese to melt. Serve with Pico de Gallo, Salsa, or Sour Cream!
Ingredients:
- Rotisserie chicken (any cooked chicken works, try my All Purpose Slow Cooker Chicken)
- BBQ Sauce (use your favorite brand)
- Red Onion (diced)
- Cilantro (died)
- Flour Tortillas
- Shredded Cheese
Directions:
Step one: In a small bowl add chicken, BBQ sauce, red onion, and cilantro.
Step two: Mix all the ingredients together in your mixing bowl. Then prepare a skillet with nonstick cooking spray and warm it on medium/low heat.
Step three: Place tortilla on skillet and add a spoon full of chicken mix and add some shredded cheese.
Step four: Fold tortilla over and allow to cook until cheese has started to melt. Flip and cook on the other side until crispy.
Step five: Add cooking spray again and repeat steps until all 4 tortillas are cooked.
Step six: Use a pizza slicer to cut into triangles. Optional: Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.
Tips:
- You can switch out the chicken for any shredded meat or even use beans in place of meat.
- I know cilantro isn't for everyone so if you aren't a fan just skip it.
What to serve with BBQ Chicken Quesadillas:
Now I know this isn't a full on Mexican inspired quesadilla, but you can still serve your favorite taco or burrito toppings with this.
I love eating these with Pico de Gallo or Homemade Salsa. My kids love to dip these in sour cream or Ranch dressing.
Whatever you choose, they will taste great with this recipe!
Try some of my other favorite quesadillas:
Breakfast Quesadillas - These Breakfast Quesadillas are the perfect breakfast meal, and they are super tasty. Easy to make these quesadillas will be your family's new favorite breakfast!
Black Bean and Cheese Quesadillas - Simple and easy, the perfect lunch or party appetizer! These Black Bean and Cheese Quesadillas are so simple and full of flavor. I seasoned my beans and corn then added them to the tortilla with cheese.
Pizza Quesadillas - These Pizza quesadillas are the perfect weeknight dinner and a fun new way to do pizza night. They are full of flavor and perfect dipped in warm pizza sauce.
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BBQ Chicken Quesadilla
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rotisserie chicken (any cooked chicken works)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- ½ cup Red onion (diced)
- ½ cup Cilantro (diced)
- 4 Flour tortillas
- 2 cups Shredded cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl add chicken, BBQ sauce, red onion, and cilantro. Mix together until chicken is completely coated.
- Warm skillet on medium/low heat and add cooking spray. Place tortilla on skillet and add a spoon full of chicken mix and added ½ cup of shredded cheese. Fold tortilla over and allow to cook until cheese has started to melt. Flip and cook on the other side until crispy.
- Add cooking spray again and repeat steps until all 4 tortillas are cooked.
- Use a pizza slicer to cut into triangles. Optional: Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- You can switch out the chicken for any shredded meat or even use beans in place of meat.
- I know cilantro isn't for everyone so if you aren't a fan just skip it.
I’ve been making these for 7 years. I love them! I don’t use rotisserie chicken- regular thigh meat.
A friend made this the other night for dinner, it was delicious. The combination of the bbq chicken with the cilantro and onions. Best dinner ever!
Yah!! So happy to hear that Cristina! It's a favorite of mine and I'm so glad you like them =)
Okay this is going on next weeks lunch menu! 🙂
This looks good!
Oh those look delicious!
umm!! This is on the make list. Thanks for sharing!!