Easy Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla

Name: Easy Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 sweet onion (finely chopped); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 2 cups shredded chicken breast (or rotisserie chicken); 1/4 cup buffalo hot sauce; 1/4 cup ranch dressing; 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro (chopped); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; Juice of 1/2 lime; 4 medium-size tortillas; 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded); 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)

This Easy Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla is a great lunch or dinner option that can be made quickly! Buffalo chicken is a family favorite, so this recipe is a must-have that combines the flavors of buffalo chicken with lots of gooey, melted cheese all wrapped up in a crispy tortilla.

Prep10 min
Cook30 min
Total40 min
Makes4 servings
Calories508

Ingredients

4 servings

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 sweet onion (finely chopped)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
2 cups shredded chicken breast (or rotisserie chicken)
1/4 cup buffalo hot sauce
1/4 cup ranch dressing
2 teaspoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Juice of 1/2 lime
4 medium-size tortillas
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)

Method

1
Sauté chopped onion with a tbsp of olive oil for 5-6 minutes or until the onion is soft. Then add minced garlic and stir for a minute until fragrant.
2
Remove the skillet and add shredded chicken, hot buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, fresh cilantro, lime juice, salt and ground pepper. Mix to combine.
3
Add some cheddar and mozzarella over a tortilla and place it in a skillet over medium heat. Fill half of it with buffalo chicken and flip the other half of the tortilla over.
4
Serve warm with some sour cream or ranch dressing and chopped cilantro.

Notes

Use block cheddar cheese and shred it yourself as it melts better.Replace cheddar or mozzarella with a Mexican cheese blend if desired.

Per serving

Carbs18 g
Protein32 g
Fat34 g
Fiber1 g

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