Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas, a perfect harmony of tender chicken, gooey cheese, and a delightful sweet and spicy kick. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, family dinners, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer for gatherings. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up these flavorful quesadillas that are customizable with your favorite ingredients. Serve them with fresh salsa, creamy guacamole, or a light salad for a complete meal that will satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup sliced red onions
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix shredded chicken with BBQ sauce, honey, and hot sauce. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers until soft (about 5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper; remove from heat.
- On a tortilla, layer half with cheddar cheese, followed by the chicken mixture and sautéed vegetables. Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Fold the tortilla in half and cook in a skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cheese melts.
- Let cool slightly before slicing into wedges. Serve warm with sour cream or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg