Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
Delicious and messy quesadillas filled with shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, cheese, and sautéed veggies, perfect for an easy dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce adjust to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup sliced red onions
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro omit if preferred
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sour cream and guacamole for serving (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce, honey, and hot sauce. Stir until the chicken is well coated. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers. Sauté until they are soft and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
Cooking
- Lay one tortilla flat and sprinkle a layer of cheddar and mozzarella cheese over half of it.
- Add a layer of the BBQ chicken mixture, followed by onions and bell peppers. Sprinkle some fresh cilantro on top.
- Fold the tortilla in half over the filling.
- Heat another skillet or a griddle to medium heat. Place the filled tortilla onto the skillet. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it cool slightly before cutting into wedges.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Serve the quesadillas warm with a side of sour cream and guacamole if desired.
Notes
Use two skillets if you’re trying to impress (or just impatient). Don't walk away. Let the cheese set for 30 seconds before slicing to avoid a lava flow of dairy. If your chicken is too saucy, blot with a paper towel or toast the tortillas a little longer so they don’t get soggy.