Description
Crispy, gooey quesadillas filled with shredded chicken tossed in hot honey BBQ sauce, melty cheese, and sautéed onions for a sweet-spicy crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2–3 tbsp hot honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter (for cooking)
- Optional: sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, extra hot honey for drizzling
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
- Stir in shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, and hot honey. Simmer 2–3 minutes until warmed and well coated.
- Heat a clean skillet over medium and melt a bit of butter.
- Place one tortilla in the pan and sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese.
- Spoon a generous portion of the chicken mixture over half the tortilla. Add jalapeños or cilantro if using.
- Fold the tortilla over and cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Slice and drizzle with additional hot honey if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a super quick version.
- Swap hot honey for regular honey plus red pepper flakes.
- For extra smoky depth, add a dash of chipotle powder.
- Great served with ranch or creamy slaw.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Fusion