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Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas

  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 quesadillas 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Spicy, cheesy, and unbelievably satisfying, these Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas are the perfect answer to your cravings. Packed with shredded chicken tossed in bold buffalo sauce, layered with melty cheese and creamy dressing, all folded into crispy golden tortillas—this easy recipe delivers huge flavor with minimal effort. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast options, easy dinner ideas, or delicious party food, these quesadillas check every box. A great go-to for busy nights, weekend bites, or fun food ideas that everyone will enjoy!


Ingredients

Scale

2 cups cooked shredded chicken

1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese

1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing

4 large flour tortillas

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Optional: sliced green onions, jalapeños, or crumbled blue cheese


Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, mix shredded chicken with buffalo wing sauce until evenly coated. Warm slightly if needed.

2. Lay out a tortilla. On one half, sprinkle cheese, add buffalo chicken mixture, drizzle dressing, then add more cheese.

3. Fold tortilla over to form a half-circle. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

4. Heat butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook each quesadilla 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.

5. Let rest briefly before slicing into wedges. Garnish with optional toppings and serve hot.


Notes

Layer cheese on both sides of the filling to help the quesadilla stay sealed and crisp up beautifully.

Don’t overfill—less is more when it comes to evenly melting and flipping cleanly.

Use medium heat to avoid burning the tortilla before the cheese melts inside.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 890mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: buffalo chicken quesadillas, easy dinner, cheesy snacks, spicy chicken recipes