This Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas recipe combines the classic flavors of buffalo chicken with gooey melted cheese and crispy tortillas.
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.
Ingredient Substitution
Instead of the Monterey Jack Cheese, try some Mozzarella or some White Cheddar. Whatever cheese you choose, make sure it melts well!
Serving Suggestions
Just like its cousin Buffalo Blue Cheese Chicken Sliders, these Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas can be served with ranch dressing, sour cream or even more Buffalo Wing Sauce but I prefer my Blue Cheese Dressing for this delicious quesadillas.
One or Two Tortillas
I like to use 2 tortillas when making quesadillas. You can make a quesadilla with just 1 tortilla by putting the filling on top and folding it in half like a half-moon.
Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas recipe. For ingredient amounts please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Chicken
- Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Wings Sauce – I prefer Frank’s but you can use your favorite brand
- Monterey Jack Cheese
- Green Onions – you can also use scallions if you want
- Flour Tortillas – use a good brand tortilla like Mission or Guerrero
- Blue Cheese Dressing
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas
- Place 4 flour tortillas on the counter.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the chicken and Buffalo Wings Sauce.
- Divide the chicken, cheese, and green onions evenly among the 4 tortillas.
- Slide one of the cheese-covered tortillas onto a skillet over medium heat. Place one of the remaining tortillas on top.
- Press down with a wide spatula to remove any air pockets. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, checking frequently, until the bottom tortilla is crisp and browned.
- Turn over, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, or until lightly browned.
- Repeat this process for the remaining quesadillas.
- Cut into wedges and serve immediately.
- Serve with blue cheese dressing, ranch dressing, sour cream or additional Buffalo Wings Sauce, if desired.
Printable Recipe Card
Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas
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Ingredients
- 2 Cups Rotisserie Chicken, chopped & cooked
- ½ Cup Frank's RedHot Buffalo Wings Sauce
- 2 Cups Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
- ½ Cup Green Onions, thinly sliced
- 8 Flour Tortillas, 8 inch
- Blue Cheese Dressing, optional
Instructions
- Place 4 flour tortillas on the counter.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the chicken and Buffalo Wings Sauce.
- Divide the chicken, cheese, and green onions evenly among the 4 tortillas.
- Slide one of the cheese-covered tortillas onto a skillet over medium heat. Place one of the remaining tortillas on top.
- Press down with a wide spatula to remove any air pockets. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, checking frequently, until the bottom tortilla is crisp and browned.
- Turn over, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, or until lightly browned.
- Repeat this process for the remaining quesadillas.
- Cut into wedges and serve immediately.
- Serve with blue cheese dressing, ranch dressing, sour cream or additional Buffalo Wings Sauce, if desired.
This buffalo chicken quesadilla has great flavor.