Smoky chicken, gooey cheese, and herbs come together in a crispy tortilla for a quick, flavorful meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
→ Vegetables
03 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Quesadilla
06 - 4 large 10-inch flour tortillas
07 - 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese or cheddar
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ To Serve
09 - Sour cream
10 - Salsa
11 - Extra BBQ sauce
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - In a mixing bowl, thoroughly coat the shredded chicken breast with BBQ sauce until well combined.
02 - Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
03 - Place one tortilla in the hot skillet. Spread 1/2 cup shredded cheese over half of the tortilla, layer with a quarter of the BBQ chicken, sliced red onion, red bell pepper, and chopped cilantro.
04 - Fold the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape and press gently to secure components.
05 - Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once, until the exterior is golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
06 - Remove the cooked quesadilla, repeat with remaining tortillas and filling, adding more olive oil as necessary.
07 - Cut each quesadilla into wedges and present hot with sour cream, salsa, or additional BBQ sauce if preferred.
