Spicy Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas
Quick and easy spicy buffalo chicken quesadillas are perfect for a weeknight meal or game day appetizer, featuring shredded chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, melted cheese, and a crispy tortilla.
Equipment
- bowl
- large skillet or griddle
- spatula
- cutting board
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion optional
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken with the buffalo wing sauce, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt ½ tablespoon of butter.
- Place one flour tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over it.
- Spoon half of the buffalo chicken mixture over one half of the cheesy tortilla.
- If desired, sprinkle half of the diced red onion over the chicken.
- Once the cheese melts and the tortilla is lightly golden, fold the empty half over the filling and press gently.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
- Remove the quesadilla, transfer to a cutting board, and let it rest for a minute.
- Repeat steps 2-8 for the second quesadilla, adding the remaining butter to the skillet.
- Cut each quesadilla into wedges.
- Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken mixture. You can also use cooked rotisserie chicken to save time. Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your preferred spice level.