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Barbecue Chicken Pineapple Quesadillas

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The perfect quick and refreshing weeknight dinner! The combination of BBQ chicken and pineapple tastes DIVINE! If you want to keep this quesadilla vegetarian, sub chicken for mashed chickpeas tossed in BBQ sauce. Just as good! This dish can easily be prepped ahead of time and assembled very quickly. The pineapple gives it such a juicy and fresh flavour. Definitely a favourite around here!

Barbecue chicken pineapple quesadillas are the perfect fusion of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors wrapped in a crispy, golden tortilla. Juicy seasoned chicken, tangy barbecue sauce, melty cheese, and sweet pineapple come together to create an easy weeknight dinner that feels fun and indulgent without being complicated. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or looking for a creative twist on classic quesadillas, this BBQ chicken pineapple quesadilla recipe is sure to become a repeat favorite.

Why You’ll Love BBQ Chicken Pineapple Quesadillas

These quesadillas are quick to make, endlessly customizable, and packed with bold flavor. The smoky barbecue sauce pairs beautifully with sweet pineapple, while gooey melted cheese pulls everything together. They’re perfect for lunch, dinner, or even game-day snacks, and they use simple ingredients you may already have on hand. Plus, they’re a great way to repurpose leftover chicken.

A Fun, Flavor-Packed Quesadilla Everyone Will Love

Barbecue chicken pineapple quesadillas are a delicious twist on a classic comfort food. Sweet, smoky, cheesy, and incredibly satisfying, they’re easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort.

A Fun, Flavor-Packed Quesadilla Everyone Will Love

Barbecue chicken pineapple quesadillas are a delicious twist on a classic comfort food. Sweet, smoky, cheesy, and incredibly satisfying, they’re easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort.

How To Make Barbecue Chicken Pineapple Quesadillas

The Ingredients

Tortillas

Large tortillas provide the perfect base for holding all the fillings and crisping up beautifully in a skillet. Flour tortillas are ideal for quesadillas because they fold easily and brown evenly.
Substitutes: Whole wheat tortillas, gluten-free tortillas, spinach wraps, low-carb wraps, or large corn tortillas (use two smaller ones if needed).

Chicken Breasts

Chicken breasts are lean, tender, and absorb seasoning and barbecue sauce exceptionally well.
Substitutes: Chicken thighs (juicier and more flavorful), rotisserie chicken, leftover grilled chicken, shredded chicken, turkey, or plant-based chicken alternatives.

Salt & Pepper

Salt and pepper enhance the natural flavor of the chicken and balance the sweetness of the barbecue sauce and pineapple.
Substitutes: Garlic salt, seasoned salt, or omit and rely on the BBQ sauce for seasoning.

Paprika

Paprika adds mild smokiness and depth without overpowering the dish.
Substitutes: Smoked paprika, chili powder, or a pinch of cumin.

Chili Powder

Chili powder adds warmth and subtle heat that complements the sweetness of the pineapple.
Substitutes: Taco seasoning, cayenne pepper (use less), chipotle powder, or omit for a milder flavor.

BBQ Sauce

Barbecue sauce brings tangy, smoky sweetness and acts as both seasoning and sauce for the filling.
Substitutes: Honey barbecue sauce, spicy BBQ sauce, homemade BBQ sauce, teriyaki sauce, or a mix of ketchup and a touch of honey and vinegar.

Red Onion

Red onion adds a crisp texture and mild sharpness that balances the rich cheese and sweet pineapple.
Substitutes: Yellow onion, white onion, shallots, green onions, or caramelized onions for a sweeter twist.

Pineapple

Pineapple adds juicy sweetness and a tropical contrast to the smoky barbecue chicken. Fresh pineapple offers the best texture, but canned works well too.
Substitutes: Mango, peach, grilled pineapple, canned pineapple (drained), or omit if you prefer a savory-only quesadilla.

Cheese (Mozzarella or Cheddar)

Mozzarella melts beautifully and keeps the quesadillas stretchy, while cheddar adds sharp, bold flavor.
Substitutes: Monterey Jack, Colby-Jack, pepper jack, mozzarella-cheddar blend, dairy-free shredded cheese, or smoked gouda for extra depth.

What You Need

The Steps

  • Pat dry chicken and rub with spices
  • Cook chicken either stove top, air fryer or on the BBQ
  • Toss with ½ cup BBQ sauce and dice into small pieces
  • Slice red onion and pineapple
  • Shred cheese
  • Assemble quesadillas by layering cheese, chicken, red onion, pineapple, drizzle of BBQ sauce and more cheese on one side of the tortilla
  • Fold and place on a lightly greased large skillet on medium-high heat
  • Cook for 3 minutes, flip and cook for another 2 minutes until the cheese has melted and the quesadilla is slightly charred
  • Repeat step 8 until all quesadillas are cooked
  • Cut into 3 and enjoy with additional BBQ sauce

Recipe Tips

 

BBQ Chicken & Pineapple Quesadillas

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 large tortillas
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • ¼ red onion
  • 1 cup pineapple
  • 1 cup mozzarella or cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Pat dry chicken and rub with spices
  • Cook chicken either stove top, air fryer or on the BBQ
  • Toss with ½ cup BBQ sauce and dice into small pieces
  • Slice red onion and pineapple
  • Shred cheese
  • Assemble quesadillas by layering cheese, chicken, red onion, pineapple, drizzle of BBQ sauce and more cheese on one side of the tortilla
  • Fold and place on a lightly greased large skillet on medium-high heat
  • Cook for 3 minutes, flip and cook for another 2 minutes until the cheese has melted and the quesadilla is slightly charred
  • Repeat step 8 until all quesadillas are cooked
  • Cut into 3 and enjoy with additional BBQ sauce

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