BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
Updated on August 3, 2024 by Rodney • This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. • 1 Comment • Jump to Recipe
These BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are some of my favorite Gourmet Quesadillas to make. I love Gouda Cheese in my Quesadillas. You must try it!
Quesadillas are probably the easiest thing to make. And these BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are no different. They are also delicious to boot!
Some shredded BBQ Chicken, Cheese and Onions between flour tortillas. How easy is that? Within 5 minutes you have a delicious Gourmet Quesadilla!
How to Handle Raw Chicken
- Leave the chicken in the fridge until ready to use.
- Be careful of dripping juices. Clean up immediately.
- Do not wash raw chicken (prevents cross-contamination).
- Wash all utensils and cutting boards.
- Wash your hands after handling raw chicken.
Ingredient Substitution
If you prefer to use something other than the Gouda Cheese, you can substitute it for any other type of cheese that melts well. Just keep in mind that the type of cheese you select will alter the flavor of these quesadillas. Mozzarella Cheese would be an easy choice.
What is a Quesadilla
A quesadilla is a Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla filled primarily with cheese, and sometimes meats, beans, and spices, then cooked on a griddle.
Traditionally, a corn tortilla is used, but it can also be made with a flour tortilla, particularly in northern Mexico and the United States. You can read more about it here Quesadilla – Wikipedia.
Equipment Needed
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this recipe.
Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this BBQ Chicken Quesadillas recipe. For ingredient amounts please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Rotisserie Chicken
- BBQ Sauce
- Red Onion
- Fresh Cilantro
- Gouda Cheese
- Flour Tortillas
How to Make BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with BBQ sauce. Mix well.
- In another bowl, toss onion, cilantro, and cheese together.
- Lay 4 tortillas on the counter and spread about 1/3 cup of the cheese mixture over each tortilla. Spread 1 cup of chicken over the cheese. Sprinkle another 1/3 cup cheese mixture over top.
- Slide one of the cheese-covered tortillas into a lightly greased skillet over medium heat. Place one of the remaining tortillas on top. Press down on the top with a spatula to remove any air pockets. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the bottom tortilla is crisp and browned.
- Turn the quesadilla over and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Repeat this process for the remaining quesadillas. Cut into wedges and serve with extra BBQ sauce immediately if desired.
Recipe Video
Printable Recipe Card
BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb Rotisserie Chicken, cooked & shredded
- ⅓ Cup BBQ Sauce
- ½ Cup Red Onion, finely diced
- ¼ Cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
- 12 oz Gouda Cheese, grated
- 8 Flour Tortillas
Optional
- Sour Cream
- Salsa
- Quesadilla Dipping Sauce
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with BBQ sauce. Mix well.
- In another bowl, toss onion, cilantro, and cheese together.
- Lay 4 tortillas on the counter and spread about 1/3 cup of the cheese mixture over each tortilla. Spread 1 cup of chicken over the cheese. Sprinkle another 1/3 cup cheese mixture over top.
- Slide one of the cheese-covered tortillas into a lightly greased skillet over medium heat. Place one of the remaining tortillas on top. Press down on the top with a spatula to remove any air pockets. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the bottom tortilla is crisp and browned.
- Turn the quesadilla over and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Repeat this process for remaining quesadillas. Cut into wedges and optionally serve with extra BBQ Sauce, sour cream, salsa or quesadilla dipping sauce.
Recipe Video
Nutrition
Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
These BBQ chicken quesadillas are fantastic. Very tasty. The Gouda cheese gives it just the right flavour.