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BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

ChickenOvenTex-Mex

Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

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Traditional quesadillas just got a delicious makeover! These BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are the perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors, all wrapped up in a crispy tortilla. With tender chicken, gooey melted cheese, and tangy barbecue sauce, every bite is sure to be a hit. These guys are a great way to use up leftover chicken and are ready in minutes for a speedy-quick feast. Whether you're looking for an easy weeknight dinner or a fun twist on classic quesadillas, these BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are the perfect choice!

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
  • 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles
  • 1/2 cup salsa, plus more, to taste, for serving
  • 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup taco sauce
  • 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
  • 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • sour cream, optional, to taste, for serving

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Step 2 -In a large bowl, toss the chicken, the chiles, the salsa, the barbecue sauce, and the taco sauce together.

Step 3 -Divide 4 of the tortillas between two baking sheets.

Step 4 -Spread each of the tortillas with the chicken mixture and sprinkle with the cheese.

Step 5 -Top each of the quesadillas with the remaining tortillas.

Step 6 -Bake the quesadillas until they are lightly browned and the cheese has melted, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 7 -Cut the quesadillas into wedges.

Step 8 -Serve the quesadillas with the extra salsa and the sour cream.

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