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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 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 38%
- Protein 39.87 g Good Source 80%
- Carbohydrate 74.86 g 27%
- Total Fat 31.6 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 14.18 g High 71%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 87.79 mg High 29%
- Sodium 1720.39 mg High 75%
- Dietary Fiber 2.69 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 3.45 g --
- Added Sugars 2.49 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 480.52 mg Good Source 37%
- Iron 1.8 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 106.4 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 54.35 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 0.23 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Buffalo Wing Sauce, Chicken Tenderloin, Cream Cheese, and Large Flour Tortilla. Each serving provides about 754.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas made of?
- The main ingredients are Buffalo Wing Sauce, Chicken Tenderloin, Cream Cheese, Large Flour Tortilla, Olive Oil. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 754.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas healthy?
- Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 754.09 calories and 39.87 g of protein, or 80% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1720.39 mg (75% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.18 g (71% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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