Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla
Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas are the perfect blend of spicy buffalo sauce and melty cheese, all enveloped in a crispy tortilla. These flavorful quesadillas are an ideal choice for game day snacks, casual gatherings, or cozy nights in. Quick and easy to prepare, they promise a deliciously satisfying meal that will have your guests clamoring for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and mozzarella blend)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or vegan alternative)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Shred the chicken and set aside.
- Mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce in a bowl until well coated.
- Lay a tortilla flat, sprinkle half with cheese, layer on buffalo chicken, add more cheese, and fold like a taco.
- In the same skillet, cook each quesadilla over medium heat until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Slice into wedges and serve hot with sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg