Description
This Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla recipe combines tender shredded chicken coated in spicy buffalo sauce with melty mozzarella or cheddar cheese, all sandwiched between warm, crispy flour tortillas. Quickly prepared on the stovetop, it’s perfect for a flavorful snack or a hearty main course, ideal for game days or busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tablespoon ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional)
Quesadilla Assembly
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil for cooking
Garnish (Optional)
- Chopped green onions
- Crumbled blue cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Mixture: In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and ranch or blue cheese dressing, if using, until all the chicken is well coated and flavorful.
- Assemble Quesadillas: Lay out two tortillas on a flat surface. Evenly sprinkle half of the shredded cheese onto one side of each tortilla. Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture over the cheese layer, then top with the remaining cheese. Place the second tortilla on top of each to form two quesadillas.
- Cook the Quesadillas: Heat butter or oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully place one assembled quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until the tortillas are golden brown and crisp, and the cheese inside is melted.
- Repeat Cooking: Remove the cooked quesadilla from the skillet and set aside. Repeat the cooking process with the second quesadilla in the same skillet.
- Serve: Transfer the quesadillas to a cutting board and let them cool for 1 minute. Slice into wedges, garnish with chopped green onions and blue cheese crumbles, if desired, and serve hot with extra buffalo sauce, ranch, or sour cream for dipping.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- For extra heat, add a dash of hot sauce or sliced jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
- This recipe is great for game day snacks or a quick weeknight dinner.
