Description
A quick and flavorful Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla made with shredded chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and melted cheese in crispy tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional)
- Butter or oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by gathering them. Shred any leftover chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine the shredded chicken and buffalo sauce in a medium bowl until well coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, add butter or oil, and place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle half with cheese.
- Add buffalo chicken mixture and diced celery on top of cheese, fold the tortilla and cook until golden, about 3-4 minutes.
- Flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until golden and cheese melts. Remove and cut into wedges.
- Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side.
Notes
For a healthier option use whole wheat tortillas. Add extra veggies like bell peppers or onions for more nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg