Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas
Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas are a spicy, cheesy, and satisfying dish combining shredded chicken tossed in tangy buffalo sauce with melted cheese, all grilled between crispy tortillas. Perfect for game day, quick dinners, or a bold snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2–4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 tbsp ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tbsp butter or oil (for grilling)
- Optional: chopped green onions, diced red onion, or crumbled blue cheese
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and dressing (if using).
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly butter or oil one side of a tortilla. Place it buttered side down in the skillet.
- Sprinkle half with shredded cheese, then spoon the buffalo chicken mixture on top. Add more cheese and optional toppings if desired. Fold the tortilla over.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden and the cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Slice into wedges and serve hot with extra buffalo sauce, ranch, or blue cheese for dipping.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Adjust buffalo sauce to taste depending on desired heat level.
- Swap in a cheese blend like Monterey Jack for added flavor.
- Add celery or bell pepper for extra crunch.
- Serve with carrot sticks, ranch, or a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (1/2 of a large tortilla)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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