Ingredients
BBQ Chicken Filling
- 1 rotisserie chicken diced ~3 cups shredded chicken
- 1 bottle 18 oz BBQ sauce
Quesadillas
- 8 small 6-inch flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup pineapple diced fresh or canned, drained
- 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced or diced
- 1-2 tbsp olive or avocado oil for pan-frying; skip if baking
Instructions
Make the BBQ chicken filling
- Remove the meat of a rotisserie chicken and dice it. Place in a bowl and pour the entire bottle of BBQ sauce over it. Stir well to coat.
Assemble the quesadillas
- Lay tortillas flat on a clean surface. Sprinkle each with an even layer of shredded cheddar cheese. Add a spoonful of BBQ chicken on one half of each tortilla. Top with diced pineapple and red onion and a little more cheese. Fold the tortilla in half to close.
Pan-fry method
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook quesadillas for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden brown and crispy and the cheese is fully melted.
Bake method
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place quesadillas on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush tops lightly with oil or butter. Bake for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden.
Rest and slice
- Let quesadillas rest for 1-2 minutes before slicing into wedges. This keeps the cheese from sliding out.
Serve
- Serve with grilled veggies or pack cold for a picnic with fresh fruit and veggie sticks on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18g