Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
These Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas are a perfect blend of spicy and cheesy flavors in a handheld treat. Great for game day or any casual get-together!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 quesadillas 1x
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Buffalo Chicken:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/3 cup buffalo hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons ranch or blue cheese dressing
For the Quesadillas:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil (for cooking)
- chopped green onions or cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Buffalo Chicken: In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and ranch or blue cheese dressing until well coated.
- Cook the Quesadillas: Heat a skillet, place a tortilla, sprinkle cheese on half, add buffalo chicken, more cheese, fold, cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese melts. Repeat for remaining tortillas.
- Serve: Slice into wedges, garnish with green onions or cilantro, and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve with extra ranch, blue cheese dressing, or celery sticks for a classic buffalo combo.
- Great with leftover or rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
