Name: Quick BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tbsp oil; 0.5 red onion; 1 green bell pepper; 0.5 tbsp garlic; 0.25 tsp salt and pepper; 0.5 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce; 1 tsp butter; 1 burrito size tortilla; 0.333 cup cheddar cheese

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Quick BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

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Ingredients

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Quick BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 tbsp oil

½ red onion

1 green bell pepper

½ tbsp garlic

¼ tsp salt and pepperto taste

½ cup of your favorite BBQ sauce

1 tsp buttercan be ghee or coconut oil

1 burrito size tortilla

⅓ cup cheddar cheese

Instructions

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To make the filling

If you’re using leftover chicken, skip this step!) Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking pan with foil. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to each side of the chicken breasts (using tongs to handle them makes it easier/cleaner). Place the chicken breasts on the lined pan and cook for 22-27 minutes. Begin checking the temperature at 22 minutes, and cook until the chicken reaches 165 degrees F inside. When done and cooled, chop the chicken into small pieces and set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. When hot, add red onion, bell pepper and about 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the cooked chicken to the peppers and onion pan. Stir and cook for one minute, then remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.

Transfer your filling mixture to a large food storage safe bowl with a lid. Add the barbecue sauce and stir until mixed. Cover and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

To make a quesadilla

Heat butter over low-medium heat in a large non-stick skillet. When melted and spread around the pan, place your tortilla in the pan. Immediately spread 1/2 the cheese onto only one half of the tortilla.

Add about 1 cup of pre made filling onto the same side of the tortilla as the cheese. Spread the filling around so it covers the entire half of the tortilla. Spread the remaining cheese over the filling.

Use a spatula (and your fingers) to pull the empty half of the tortilla over the other half, covering all toppings. Let the quesadilla cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, checking for a golden brown doneness before flipping.

Flip and repeat for the other side. Quesadilla is done when the inside cheese is completely melty.

Cut into 4 pieces and serve immediately with toppings (cilantro, salsa and sour cream are my favorite).

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Dry Your Chicken First 🏜️
Pat the chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels before cooking to ensure proper browning and prevent steaming, which creates a better texture for shredding.
Butter Your Tortillas for Extra Crunch 🧈
Lightly brush the outside of each tortilla with melted butter before placing in the skillet—this creates a gorgeous golden crust and enhances the crispy exterior.
Caramelize Your Onions and Peppers 🧅
Cook the red onions and bell peppers low and slow for 8-10 minutes until they develop deep color and sweetness, which balances the smoky BBQ sauce beautifully.
Cheese Distribution Strategy 🧀
Layer cheese on both the bottom and top tortilla halves, then add filling in the middle—this creates an even melt and prevents the filling from sliding around during flipping.
The Two-Minute Press Technique ⏱️
After flipping your quesadilla, gently press it with a spatula for 2 minutes to help the cheese meld with the filling and create a cohesive, compact result that's easier to slice.