Description
Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas deliver a perfect blend of sweet heat and smoky flavor in a quick, family‑friendly meal. Tender shredded chicken is tossed in hot honey BBQ sauce, layered with melty cheddar or mozzarella, and sandwiched between butter‑brushed flour tortillas for a crispy golden finish. Top with jalapeños, cilantro, and sour cream for extra zest. This easy, high‑protein recipe satisfies cravings and keeps prep under 15 minutes, ideal for busy weeknights. and tasty, perfect snack
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup hot honey BBQ sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Optional: diced jalapeños, cilantro, sour cream
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with hot honey BBQ sauce.
- Heat skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter, place tortilla, add cheese, chicken, more cheese, top tortilla.
- Cook until golden, flip, add remaining butter, cook other side.
- Slice and serve with toppings.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce. Use whole‑wheat tortillas for added fiber. Leftovers reheat well in a skillet with a little butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas, easy chicken quesadilla, quick dinner ideas, spicy quesadilla recipe, family friendly meals, high protein quesadilla, hot honey sauce, weeknight dinner recipes