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BBQ Chicken Quesadilla Dinner

Avatar photoNina Miller
Smoky BBQ chicken quesadillas filled with melted cheese and crispy tortillas, designed as a hearty and satisfying dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 quesadillas
Calories 460 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

BBQ Chicken Filling

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/3 cup barbecue sauce smoky style

Quesadillas

  • 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 tbsp butter or oil for cooking

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, then cook in olive oil until fully cooked.
  • Add barbecue sauce to the cooked chicken and simmer briefly until thickened and well coated.
  • Assemble quesadillas with cheese and BBQ chicken, then cook in a skillet until tortillas are crispy and cheese is melted.

Notes

Let quesadillas rest briefly before slicing for cleaner cuts and better structure.
Keyword BBQ Chicken Quesadillas, Chicken Quesadilla Dinner, Easy Weeknight Dinner, Smoky Chicken Dinner