Description
Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas are a spicy, cheesy delight that will elevate your next game day or cozy night in. These easy-to-make quesadillas are filled with tender shredded chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and gooey cheddar cheese, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. Perfect for sharing (or not!), they can be customized to suit any taste preference. Ready in under 30 minutes, these flavorful bites are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then grill for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest before shredding.
- Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mix with buffalo sauce in a bowl.
- Take one tortilla and sprinkle half with cheese, layer on buffalo chicken, then top with more cheese. Fold the tortilla over.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it. Cook the quesadilla for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Slice into wedges and serve with ranch dressing or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg