Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas Recipe for a Quick Meal
A quick and delicious recipe for Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas that combines spicy buffalo chicken with melted cheese in a crispy tortilla.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by shredding it and mixing it with buffalo sauce.
- If desired, make your own buffalo sauce by mixing hot sauce, melted butter, and garlic powder.
- Assemble the quesadillas by layering cheese, buffalo chicken mixture, and more cheese between tortillas.
- Cook the quesadillas in a greased skillet until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted.
- Let cool slightly before slicing into wedges and serving.
Notes
- Preheat the skillet for a crispy crust.
- Avoid overfilling the quesadillas to prevent spilling.
- Press down gently on the quesadilla while cooking for better cheese melting.
- Let cool for a minute before slicing to avoid mess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken, Quesadillas, Quick Meal, Spicy, Cheese