Description
A delicious blend of sweet heat and melty cheese, these quesadillas bring nostalgia from backyard cookouts and are perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 2 tablespoon hot honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup bell pepper, finely chopped
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- Optional: Fresh cilantro, sour cream for serving
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Instructions
- 1. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with ½ cup of BBQ sauce and 2 tablespoon of hot honey. Stir until evenly distributed.
- 2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter. Sauté the red onion and bell pepper for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- 3. Transfer the sautéed veggies to the bowl with the chicken mixture and stir to combine.
- 4. Lay a flour tortilla flat, sprinkle half with cheddar cheese, add the chicken mixture, drizzle with extra BBQ sauce and hot honey, then top with mozzarella cheese. Fold the tortilla in half.
- 5. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.
- 6. Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and sour cream if desired.