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Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

Delicious quesadillas filled with spicy honey BBQ chicken, melted cheese, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a quick meal or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce preferably spicy
  • 1/4 cup honey for sweetness
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup monterey jack cheese shredded
  • 1 cup bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup onion sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Quesadilla Assembly
  • 8 large flour tortillas

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken Filling
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onion and bell pepper, sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, honey, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through for about 5 minutes.
Assemble the Quesadillas
  1. Lay a tortilla flat and sprinkle half of it with a mix of cheddar and monterey jack cheese.
  2. Spoon a portion of the chicken filling over the cheese, then fold the tortilla in half.
  3. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
Cook the Quesadillas
  1. Wipe the skillet clean and return to medium heat. Cook each quesadilla for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
  2. Remove from skillet and let cool for a minute before slicing into wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or extra BBQ sauce for dipping.

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