Description
Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla is a quick dinner packed with juicy shredded chicken, melty cheese, and bold buffalo sauce tucked inside a golden crispy tortilla. It is an easy recipe for busy weeknights, casual lunches, game day snacks, and simple food ideas when you want something comforting, cheesy, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1/3 cup buffalo sauce
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 large flour tortillas
2 tablespoons butter or oil
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing, for serving
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, mix the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and softened cream cheese until the chicken is evenly coated.
2. Stir in half of the mozzarella and half of the cheddar cheese.
3. Lay one tortilla flat and sprinkle some of the remaining mozzarella and cheddar over one half.
4. Spoon part of the buffalo chicken mixture over the cheese, then top with a few green onions.
5. Fold the tortilla over to form a half-moon shape.
6. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little butter or oil.
7. Cook the quesadilla for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side until golden and crisp.
8. Flip carefully and cook the second side for another 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
9. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
10. Rest for 1 minute, slice into wedges, and serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese for the smoothest melt and best texture.
Do not overfill the tortillas or the filling may spill out during cooking.
Reheat leftovers in a skillet or air fryer to bring back the crispy tortilla.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1180mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken quesadilla, easy dinner, quick dinner, cheesy quesadilla, spicy chicken quesadilla, game day food, easy recipe, dinner ideas, food ideas