🌮 Spicy BBQ Chicken Quesadillas – Crispy, Cheesy & Irresistible
These spicy BBQ chicken quesadillas are packed with melty cheese, smoky BBQ sauce, and bold flavor. A fast, satisfying option for dinner or game day.
Spicy BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
10
minutesCalories
470
kcalThese Spicy BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are crispy, cheesy, and full of bold, smoky flavor! 🌶️🧀 A quick, crowd-pleasing meal perfect for lunch, dinner, or game day.
✅ Shredded chicken, melty cheese, and tangy BBQ sauce
✅ Pan-seared until golden and crisp
✅ Done in under 20 minutes with simple ingredients
📌 Save this one for your next easy weeknight meal or snack!
Ingredients
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
1/2 tsp cayenne (optional for extra heat)
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 tbsp olive oil (for pan)
Directions
- Make the Filling:
In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, and cayenne. Stir to coat evenly. - Assemble Quesadillas:
Lay out tortillas. On one half of each, layer cheese, BBQ chicken mixture, more cheese, and any optional add-ins. Fold closed. - Cook Quesadillas:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook each quesadilla 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp. - Slice and Serve:
Let rest 1 minute, then slice into wedges and serve hot.
Notes
- ✅ Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to save time
✅ Swap cheddar for Mexican blend or mozzarella
✅ CLICK HERE to see which frying pan I recommend for crispy quesadillas