Texas Chicken Quesadillas
Texas Chicken Quesadillas pack sweet-tangy BBQ chicken with honey-caramelized onions and a gooey blend of sharp Cheddar and Monterey Jack between soft flour tortillas. Baked just until melty, they deliver smoky, cheesy bites with a hint of sweetness—perfect for weeknights, game day, or feeding a hungry crowd.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
In a large, deep skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook the onion slowly, stirring, until translucent. Mix in the honey and stir until the onion is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 3
Add the remaining oil and the chicken to the skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink. Stir in the barbeque sauce and coat the chicken evenly.
- 4
Layer 4 tortillas individually with the chicken, the onions, the Cheddar cheese, and the Monterey Jack cheese. Top with the remaining tortillas.
- 5
Place one or two layered tortillas at a time on a large baking sheet. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Do not let the tortillas become too crisp. Remove from the oven and cut into quarters to serve.
- Calories 389.7 kcal Moderate
- Protein 18.15 g Good Source
- Carbs 43.61 g Moderate
- Total Fat 15.65 g High
- Saturated Fat 6.35 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 55.19 mg Moderate
- Sodium 897.78 mg High
- Fiber 1.34 g Low Source
- Sugar 7.36 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 5.34 g Moderate
- Calcium 261.79 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.06 mg Low Source
- Potassium 224.95 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 14.69 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.71 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅