Description
These Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas are a delicious and spicy twist on a classic favorite. Packed with shredded chicken tossed in tangy buffalo wing sauce and melted mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, these quesadillas are perfect for a quick dinner or game day snack. Cooked on the stovetop until golden and crispy, they’re served with optional ranch or blue cheese dressing and garnished with fresh green onions or cilantro for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Buffalo Chicken Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce
Quesadillas
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil for cooking
Garnish
- Chopped green onions or cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Buffalo Chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the cooked shredded chicken with the buffalo wing sauce until the chicken pieces are evenly coated with the sauce, ensuring a spicy and flavorful filling.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil to lightly grease the surface, which will help the quesadillas crisp up nicely without sticking.
- Assemble the Quesadilla: Place one flour tortilla in the heated skillet, then sprinkle half of the tortilla with a mixture of shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Add a portion of the buffalo chicken on top of the cheese, and if desired, drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing for added creaminess and flavor. Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling.
- Cook Until Golden and Melted: Cook the quesadilla for 2 to 3 minutes on one side or until the tortilla becomes golden brown and crispy. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the other side is golden and the cheeses are fully melted inside.
- Repeat and Serve: Remove the cooked quesadilla from the skillet and repeat the assembly and cooking process with the remaining tortillas and filling. Once all quesadillas are cooked, slice them into wedges, garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro if desired, and serve hot for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut and ease of preparation.
- These quesadillas pair wonderfully with extra ranch dressing or celery sticks on the side for a classic buffalo flavor experience.
- You can adjust the spiciness by using mild or extra spicy buffalo sauce based on your preference.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
