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    Home » Recipes » Chicken Recipes » Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas

    Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas

    Published: Jan 8, 2023 by Sherri · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    stack of four buffalo chicken quesadillas on a wood board.

    These Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas are made with tender shredded chicken mixed with tangy buffalo sauce and gooey melted cheese all wrapped up in a warm, crispy tortilla. This easy recipe makes an easy lunch, dinner, or even a game day hearty appetizer.

    The whole family will enjoy this if they love spicy food. Make sure to try these buffalo chicken wings or buffalo chicken mac and cheese for other favorite ways to use your favorite buffalo wing sauces.

    a stack of four cheesy buffalo chicken quesadillas on a wood cutting board.

    Table of contents

    • Easy Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla
    • Ingredients/shopping list
    • Variations/ Substitutions
    • How to Make this Quesadilla Recipe
    • Tips
    • FAQ’s

    Easy Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla

    If you love buffalo flavor, this easy cheesy recipe uses simple ingredients and is loaded with flavor.

    It’s a perfect quick meal! Especially if you use a store bought rotisserie chicken.

    four buffalo chicken quesadillas on a wood cutting board with a lime.

    Ingredients/shopping list

    several bowls of ingredients for buffalo chicken quesadillas - cooked shredded chicken, shredded cheddar cheese and monterey jack cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, olive oil, one onion, and a lime.

    Oil – I used a bit of olive oil for this recipe.

    Onion – Yellow or white onion will work great for this to help add additional flavor to the buffalo chicken quesadilla recipe.

    Salt and Pepper

    Garlic – Use minced garlic that is either from a jar or you mince yourself.

    Chicken – You will want to use cooked and shredded chicken. This is a great for leftover rotisserie chicken.

    Ranch Dressing – Make homemade ranch dressing or buy your favorite brand.

    Buffalo wing sauce – You can control how hot or mild the wing sauce is. Use a homemade buffalo sauce if you have a recipe you enjoy.

    Cilantro – Optional for added flavor.

    Lime – The lime is going to really add tons of flavor to the quesadillas. The citrus brings out tons of flavor.

    Tortillas – I used flour medium sized tortillas.

    Cheese – Cheddar cheese and Monterey jack cheese was what we used. Make sure to shred the cheese or buy pre-shredded.

    Variations/ Substitutions

    1. Use any oil you prefer. Avocado oil, vegetable oil can be used instead of olive oil.
    2. Use a large flour tortilla instead of medium for a larger quesadilla. Fold half of each tortilla or make a jumbo quesadilla.
    3. Place cooked quesadilla on a cutting board and use a pizza cutter to slice into wedges.
    4. Use a whole wheat tortilla or low carb tortillas if preferred.
    5. Spread a thin layer of cream cheese to the tortilla for added creaminess.
    6. Mix a tablespoon of butter with additional buffalo wing sauce for dipping your quesadilla in.
    7. Use any kind of leftover chicken, even breaded chicken strips work. Just dice it up.
    8. Change up the cheese to mozzarella cheese, pepper jack cheese for more spicy flavor or any other favorite cheese varieties.
    9. Top with blue cheese crumbles.

    How to Make this Quesadilla Recipe

    stainless steel skillet with raw diced onions.
    cooked diced onions in a stainless steel skillet.

    Step 1 – In a medium skillet add the oil and onion and saute for about 5 minutes until they become translucent. Then add the garlic and salt.

    stainless steel skillet with cooked shredded chicken.
    shredded cooked chicken topped with buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and cilantro in a stainless steel skillet.
    stainless steel skillet with shredded buffalo chicken.

    Step 2 – Remove the pan from the heat and add in the cooked chicken, buffalo and ranch, cilantro, lime juice, and pepper and stir to mix well.

    black skillet with a flour tortilla with shredded cheese.

    Step 3 – Heat another pan over medium heat. Then place the tortilla in the skillet.

    black skillet with flour tortilla shredded buffalo chicken and melted cheese.

    Step 4 – Add a layer of cheese over half the tortilla. Then as the cheese melts, fill the other side with the meat mixture.

    Step 5: Once the tortilla is golden brown on bottom. Fold the tortilla in half. You can also spread the mixture over the whole tortilla and top with cheese and then place another tortilla on top. Then flip the tortilla over and allow the other side to become a crisp tortilla as well.

    Slice and serve with additional buffalo sauce or ranch dressing.

    closeup of four cheesy buffalo chicken quesadillas.

    Tips

    • Make sure to start with a hot pan. This helps to create that crispy shell for extra tasty quesadillas!
    • Use a good buffalo wing sauce as it is going to be a stand out flavor. ( I love Frank’s Red Hot)
    • You can spread a thin layer of butter on the tortilla for the best crisp technique of the tortilla.
    • This makes for a quick lunch, just serve with some celery sticks and carrots and enjoy.
    • If you use a large tortilla, use a large skillet to ensure it doesn’t bend the tortilla.
    • If you do not like cilantro leave it out or consider swapping with some green onions.
    • Use low carb wrap instead of a tortilla if desired.

    FAQ’s

    How to Store?

    Place leftovers in an airtight container and store for 2-3 days in the refrigerator. You can also freeze the tortillas for 2-3 months in the freezer. Use a freezer container or wrap tortilla in parchment paper or plastic wrap then place in a freezer bag. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

    How to Reheat?

    For best reheating, place in a skillet on medium-high heat and let it warm up in the pan. Then flip the quesadilla and heat the other side.

    Or for a quick reheat you can do the microwave. Just know the microwave is going to allow the tortilla to become a bit soft compared to the original crispy texture.

    If you like this recipe, please leave us a comment and rate the recipe below. You can also find us on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and Instagram!

    a stack of four buffalo chicken quesadillas on a cutting board.

    Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas

    These Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas are made with tender shredded chicken mixed with tangy buffalo sauce and gooey melted cheese all wrapped up in a warm, crispy tortilla. This easy recipe makes an easy lunch, dinner, or even a game day hearty appetizer.
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    Course: Dinner, lunch
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 10 quesadillas
    Calories: 346kcal
    Author: Sherri Hagymas

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 yellow onion finely diced
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 pound chicken breast cooked and shredded
    • ½ cup ranch dressing
    • 3 tablespoon buffalo wing sauce
    • 2 teaspoon fresh cilantro chopped
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • 10 tortillas medium-size
    • 1 ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
    • 1 ½ cup Monterey jack cheese shredded

    Instructions

    • In a medium skillet, add the olive oil and diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until the onion is translucent and soft. Add the minced garlic and salt.
      1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 yellow onion
    • Cook for an additional minute, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant.
      ½ teaspoon salt, 2 cloves garlic
    • Remove the skillet from the stove and add in the cooked, shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, cilantro, lime juice, and pepper. Mix to combine well.
      1 pound chicken breast, ½ cup ranch dressing, 3 tablespoon buffalo wing sauce, 2 teaspoon fresh cilantro, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • Heat a separate medium skillet over medium heat.
    • Place a tortilla in the skillet and add a little cheddar cheese and Monterey jack cheese about (2 tablespoons of each cheese) over one half of the tortilla.
      10 tortillas, 1 ½ cup cheddar cheese, 1 ½ cup Monterey jack cheese
    • Fill the other side of the tortilla with chicken mixture and fold the other cheese half over top of the chicken side.
    • Heat just until the tortilla is golden brown on the bottom. Then carefully flip it over and heat just until the other side is golden brown.
    • Serve warm. Top with sour cream, and fresh chopped cilantro. Dip in ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing.

    Notes

    Use different cheeses like mozzarella, or a Mexican cheese blend.
    Use a store bought rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
    Use blue cheese dressing instead of ranch dressing in the mixture.
    Use block cheddar cheese and shred it yourself for the best melting cheese.
    Use whole wheat or low carb tortillas if desired.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1quesadillaa | Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 849mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 321IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 1mg
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