Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas
Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas pack tangy heat and rich, melty cheese in every bite, balanced by creamy ranch and a hint of shallot. They’re perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or game-day snack, especially served with extra Buffalo sauce, ranch, or a dollop of sour cream for dipping.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Place the chicken tenders in a medium pot, cover them with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low; simmer until the chicken tenders are cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain, transfer the tenders to a cutting board, and cut or shred as desired.
- 2
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the shallot until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Mix the cream cheese, ranch dressing, Buffalo sauce, and cooked shallots in a bowl until smooth. Stir in the chicken; season with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Spread some of the Buffalo chicken mixture on 1 tortilla; sprinkle with some Gouda and Colby-Jack cheeses. Top with a second tortilla; set aside. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheeses.
- 5
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 quesadilla; cook until browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Carefully flip; cook until the tortilla is crisp and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
- Calories 754.09 kcal High
- Protein 39.87 g Good Source
- Carbs 74.86 g Moderate
- Total Fat 31.6 g High
- Saturated Fat 14.18 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 87.79 mg High
- Sodium 1730.39 mg High
- Fiber 2.69 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.45 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 2.49 g Low Source
- Calcium 562.66 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.8 mg Moderate
- Potassium 106.4 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 47.32 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.23 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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