Description
These Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas combine tender shredded chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy barbecue sauce with melted Monterey Jack and sharp cheddar cheeses, all folded inside crispy, golden tortillas. Perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner, they offer a delightful balance of smoky, spicy, and sweet flavors with optional toppings like pickled jalapeños and cilantro.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons hot honey
Quesadilla Assembly
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sliced pickled jalapeños (optional)
Cooking and Greasing
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil (for skillet greasing)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken with barbecue sauce and hot honey, tossing thoroughly until the chicken is evenly coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a large skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or olive oil to prevent sticking and to add richness.
- Assemble the Quesadilla: Lay one large flour tortilla flat in the heated skillet. On one half of the tortilla, evenly sprinkle one-quarter each of the shredded Monterey Jack and sharp cheddar cheeses. Layer a portion of the BBQ chicken mixture on top of the cheese, then add a few slices of red onion, cilantro, and pickled jalapeños if you are using them.
- Cook the Quesadilla: Fold the tortilla over to enclose the filling and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, flipping carefully, until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese inside has completely melted.
- Repeat and Rest: Repeat the assembly and cooking steps with the remaining tortillas and filling ingredients. After cooking, allow the quesadillas to rest for 1 minute to help the cheese set before slicing.
- Serve: Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve them warm, optionally drizzling additional hot honey or serving with ranch dressing, sour cream, or extra barbecue sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For extra heat, drizzle additional hot honey over the quesadillas before serving.
- Using rotisserie chicken is a convenient shortcut for this recipe.
- Serve with ranch dressing, sour cream, or extra barbecue sauce for dipping to enhance flavors.
