BBQ Chicken Quesadillas – Cheesy, Smoky, and Quick

BBQ sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade BBQ sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade BBQ sauce can be lower in sugar and preservatives.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while still melting well.

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas add fiber and nutrients.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu offers a plant-based option with lower cost.

In a bowl, toss shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until evenly coated.

Heat skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter or olive oil.

Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle a layer of cheddar and mozzarella cheese on top.

Add a scoop of the smoky chicken mixture and spread it evenly.

Top with thinly sliced red onions and bell peppers if desired, then add more cheese on top.

Press down with another tortilla and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.

Let it rest for about a minute before slicing to prevent cheese from spilling out.

Cut into wedges, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve with sour cream or ranch for dipping.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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