Description
Craving something bold, cheesy, and incredibly satisfying? This Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla is a quick dinner idea packed with spicy buffalo flavor, juicy chicken, and perfectly melted cheese, all wrapped in a crispy golden tortilla. It’s an easy recipe that works for busy weeknights, game-day snacks, or even creative lunch ideas.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1/2 cup buffalo sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or blend)
4 large flour tortillas
2 tablespoons butter or oil
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
1. Mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and spices until well combined
2. Heat a skillet over medium heat
3. Add cheese to half of tortilla, layer chicken mixture, then more cheese and fold
4. Cook in buttered pan for 2–3 minutes until golden
5. Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes until cheese melts
6. Rest for 1 minute before slicing
7. Cut into wedges and serve hot
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for faster prep
Cook on medium heat for even crisping
Avoid overfilling to prevent tearing
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg