Easiest Way to Cook Delicious BBQ Chicken Quesadilla

BBQ Chicken Quesadilla. Divide four tortillas between two baking sheets; spread with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and top with remaining tortillas. I love quesadillas, they make a quick lunch or light dinner and the kids love them!

I'm excited to share this recipe from my friend Lisa's (aka Hungry girl) new cookbook, Hungry Girl. Divide the chicken among the tortillas and sprinkle. Shred the chicken while onions are cooking. You can cook BBQ Chicken Quesadilla using 13 ingredients and 14 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of BBQ Chicken Quesadilla

1. You need 1 of Non-stick spray, enough to coat pan..
2. You need 2 lb of Chicken breast.
3. Prepare 1/2 tsp of Salt.
4. Prepare 1/2 tsp of Pepper.
5. Prepare 1/4 tsp of Ground cumin.
6. Prepare 1/4 tsp of Chili powder.
7. Prepare 1/2 tsp of Hickory rub.
8. Prepare 1/2 of Red onion, diced finely.
9. It's 1 tsp of Liquid smoke.
10. Prepare 1/4 tsp of Apple cider vinegar.
11. Prepare 6 of Burrito tortillas.
12. You need 1 tbsp of Jack Daniels Original No. 7 Recipe BBQ Sauce.
13. Prepare 1/3 cup of Shredded cheese (I used a mix of cheddar, Monterey Jack, asadero, and queso quesadilla).

Return the shredded chicken to the pan with the onions. Add the BBQ sauce and stir. Remove from the pan and set aside. Place a tortilla in a pan and add a layer monterey jack and cheddar cheese on half of the tortilla.

BBQ Chicken Quesadilla instructions

1. Spray a pan with the non-stick spray..
2. Remove any fat, skin, or bones from the breasts and cut into small chunks..
3. Season the chicken with the salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and hickory rub, then add to the hot pan over medium-high heat..
4. Dice red onion, add to the pan, and stir to incorporate..
5. Add the liquid smoke and vinegar to the pan and mix to incorporate..
6. Layout the tortillas..
7. Add the BBQ sauce to the tortillas and spread to coat..
8. Add the cheese to the tortillas..
9. Complete cooking the chicken and add to a half of each tortilla..
10. Fold the tortillas in half..
11. Place the quesadillas in the pan and cook until the side down becomes crispy, but not burnt..
12. Flip quesadillas and repeat..
13. Remove the quesadillas and cut as you see fit..
14. Enjoy hot. Pairs nicely with a peach iced tea (I used sweet tea and added peach schnapps, tequila, and vodka)..

These Ultimate BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are packed with tender chicken pieces, creamy cheddar, spicy jalapeños, black beans, cilantro, and red onion, and drenched in the tangy goodness of Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce. Bring a medium saucepan lightly salted water to a boil; add chicken breasts and reduce heat to medium-low. How to make BBQ Chicken Quesadilla: Step one: In a small bowl add chicken, BBQ sauce, red onion, and cilantro. Step two: Warm skillet on medium/low heat and add cooking spray. Slowly cook and stir onion until translucent.