Description
These Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas combine tender shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce with melted Mexican cheese, all sandwiched between crispy flour tortillas. Perfect for a quick and flavorful appetizer or meal, they are served with ranch dressing and fresh cilantro for a cool, tangy contrast to the heat.
Ingredients
Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
Quesadillas
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Serving
- Ranch dressing, for serving
- Fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the buffalo chicken: In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the cooked shredded chicken with the buffalo sauce until well coated, ensuring the flavors are evenly distributed.
- Heat the skillet and assemble the quesadilla: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted and sizzling, place one flour tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle ½ cup of shredded Mexican cheese evenly over the tortilla, then layer half of the buffalo chicken mixture on top.
- Add cheese and top tortilla: Sprinkle another ½ cup of shredded Mexican cheese over the chicken, then cover with a second tortilla to form a sandwich. Allow it to cook for about 2 minutes or until the bottom tortilla turns golden brown and crispy.
- Flip and cook the other side: Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the second side is golden and the cheese inside has melted.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients: Remove the cooked quesadilla from the skillet and set it aside. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan and repeat the process with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and buffalo chicken.
- Serve: Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro and ranch dressing on the side for dipping.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken or freshly cooked shredded chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your preferred spice level.
- For a crispier quesadilla, cook a little longer but be careful not to burn the tortillas.
- Use a heavy skillet like cast iron for even heating.
- Serve with additional toppings such as sour cream or guacamole if desired.
