BBQ Bacon Chicken Quesadillas
BBQ Bacon Chicken Quesadillas are a quick and delicious meal made with shredded chicken, crispy bacon, BBQ sauce, and melted cheese tucked inside a golden-brown tortilla. This recipe is easy to customize with added veggies or spice, and pairs perfectly with dipping sauces like ranch or sour cream.Ready in under 30 minutes, these quesadillas make a great weeknight dinner, party appetizer, or satisfying lunch.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded (rotisserie or grilled)
- ½ cup BBQ sauce your favorite brand
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil for cooking
- ½ cup diced onions optional
- ½ cup diced bell peppers optional
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder optional, for extra flavor
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
- Cook and shred the chicken if not using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until fully coated.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy, then chop it into small pieces.
- If using onions and bell peppers, sauté them in a pan over medium heat until soft.
Step 2: Assemble the Quesadillas
- Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface.
- Spread a portion of the BBQ chicken evenly over half of the tortilla.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the chicken.
- Add a generous amount of shredded cheese.
- Fold the tortilla in half, pressing gently to hold everything together.
Step 3: Cook the Quesadillas
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil.
- Place the assembled quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the pan and let it cool for a minute before slicing into wedges.
Step 4: Serve and Enjoy
- Serve warm with ranch dressing, sour cream, or extra BBQ sauce for dipping.
- Pair with coleslaw, guacamole, or corn salsa for a complete meal.