BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:53:46 GMT

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil.

Step 2

Add the onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño (if using) and cook for 3 or minutes, or until they begin to soften.

Step 3

Add the chicken and season with the paprika, salt, and cayenne.

Step 4

Cook until slightly browned and cooked all the way through (if using already cooked leftover chicken, add the chicken and cook just until warmed through).

Step 5

Remove from

Step 6

the heat.

Step 7

Stir the grated cheese into the chicken mixture until well combined.

Step 8

Lay out 6 of the tortillas on a large cutting board.

Step 9

Evenly distribute the chicken and cheese mixture on top of the tortillas and top with the remaining 6 tortillas.

Step 10

Wipe out the skillet and place it over medium heat.

Step 11

Melt a big pat of butter in the pan.

Step 12

Working in batches, place the quesadillas in the pan.

Step 13

Smear another small pat of butter on top of each tortilla to help grease the pan when you flip the que- sadillas over.

Step 14

Cook until the tortillas are golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes on each side.

Step 15

Transfer the cooked quesadillas back to the large cutting board to cool while you cook the remaining quesadillas.

Step 16

When the cheese is slightly cooled and set, cut each quesadilla into 4 or 6 slices.

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