Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla
A quick and delicious quesadilla filled with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and cheese, perfect for comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
For the quesadilla
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Rotisserie chicken works great.
- ½ cup buffalo sauce Adjust amount for desired spiciness.
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella) Sharp cheddar or your favorite cheese.
- 4 large flour tortillas Can use whole wheat or corn tortillas.
- ¼ cup ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional) For serving.
- as needed oil or cooking spray for frying Just enough to coat the pan.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, toss shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until every piece is coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a splash of oil or some cooking spray.
Cooking
- Place a tortilla in the skillet and layer half with the buffalo chicken mixture, then sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Cover with another tortilla.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown, then carefully flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from skillet, let rest for a minute, and slice into wedges.
Notes
Don't overload the quesadilla to prevent sogginess. Adjust the heat to prevent burning.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 900mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
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