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Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

Delicious Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas in 35 Minutes

These Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are perfect for a quick meal and packed with delicious flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Mixture
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded
  • 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • 1/4 cup Honey Or substitute with agave syrup
  • 1-2 tablespoons Hot Sauce Adjust for heat preference
For the Quesadilla Filling
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded; replace with pepper jack for spice
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
  • 1 medium Red Onions Diced
  • 1 medium Bell Peppers Diced; any color
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Optional
For Assembly and Cooking
  • 4 large Flour Tortillas Preferably pliable
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • large bowl

Method
 

Steps
  1. In a large bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken with BBQ sauce, honey, and hot sauce until evenly coated. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and bell peppers for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
  3. On a tortilla, layer cheddar and mozzarella cheese, then spoon on the Honey BBQ chicken mixture and add the sautéed vegetables and cilantro. Fold the tortilla in half.
  4. In the same skillet, heat more olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the quesadilla for about 3 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes until the cheese melts.
  5. Remove from skillet and let rest for a couple of minutes before slicing into wedges. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal results, preheat the skillet well before cooking. Allow quesadillas to rest before cutting for clean slices.

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