Description

Savory smoky BBQ chicken and melted Monterey Jack cheese folded into crisp flour tortillas. A high-protein, 15-minute meal with zesty red onions and fresh cilantro, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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8 large flour tortillas
2 cups shredded chicken
1½ cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
½ cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for serving)
½ cup thinly sliced red onion
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Combine shredded chicken and ½ cup BBQ sauce in a bowl until evenly coated
Place a tortilla in a large skillet; add ¼ to ⅓ cup cheese
Spread half the chicken mixture over the bottom tortilla
Top with 1 tbsp cheese, red onions, and cilantro
Fold tortilla in half; cook over medium heat until golden brown
Repeat with remaining tortillas and ingredients

Notes

Use 10-inch tortillas for optimal size
Corn tortillas offer a gluten-free alternative
Add avocado or salsa as optional garnish
Substitute mango slices for a sweet-savory twist

Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 10
Category: Easy Grilling Recipes for Summer BBQs
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (2 tortillas)
Calories: 420
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 110mg