Description
These Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas are a deliciously spicy and cheesy meal perfect for game day or a quick dinner. Tender shredded chicken tossed in zesty Buffalo wing sauce is layered with melted mozzarella and green onions inside crispy flour tortillas, served hot with optional ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Buffalo Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/3 cup Buffalo wing sauce
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Cheese & Tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Cooking
- Nonstick spray or oil for the skillet
Optional
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the Buffalo Chicken: In a bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, Buffalo wing sauce, and melted butter, stirring well to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce mixture.
- Heat the Skillet: Warm a large skillet over medium heat and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray or brush with a little oil to prevent sticking.
- Assemble the Quesadilla: Place one flour tortilla flat in the skillet. On half of the tortilla, sprinkle a layer of shredded cheese, then spoon about 1/2 cup of the Buffalo chicken mixture over the cheese. Add a few chopped green onions and a little more cheese on top to bind the filling.
- Cook the Quesadilla: Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on one side until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy, then carefully flip and cook the other side for another 2 to 3 minutes until golden and the cheese is melted.
- Repeat and Serve: Repeat the assembly and cooking process with the remaining tortillas and filling. Let each quesadilla rest for a minute before slicing into wedges. Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side if desired.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a few dashes of hot sauce or sliced jalapeños to the chicken filling before cooking.
- These quesadillas can be made ahead of time and reheated in an oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
