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Quesadillas are definitely a staple in my diet.
I mean, it’s grilled carbs with cheese in the middle…
Yes I love quesadillas, but I love them even more when they involve cheese, caramelized onions, and BBQ sauce. There is some chicken in there, but an unhealthy amount of cheese is what makes a quesadilla, well a quesadilla.
Want to know my favorite part about these grilled masterpieces?
The possibilities are endless! I’ve made everything from a pumpkin and black bean quesadilla to a southwestern breakfast quesadilla, but I haven’t even touched the surface of the quesadilla world.
Seriously, you can make anything.
I don’t like to toot my own horn, but this is by far my tastiest creation.
I’ve had it for lunch three days this week, but I’m probably going to have it again today.
Seriously, IT IS THAT GOOD.
Yet so simple…
BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
Ingredients
- 2 whole wheat tortillas
- 4 ounces grilled or roasted chicken (leftovers will save you)
- 1/2 cup sliced onion
- 1 TBS butter (you can use oil here, but organic butter is just so much better)
- 1 ounce of shredded gouda cheese (this cheese is essential)
- 1 ounce of shredded cheddar cheese
- 2-3 TBS of your favorite barbecue sauce
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Directions
- Heat a non stick skillet on medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Caramelize the onion in the pan for 15 minutes. This step is KEY.
- Assemble the quesadillas: layer the barbecue sauce, chicken, caramelized onions, cilantro, and cheese in a tortilla. Top with another tortilla.
- Heat another tablespoon of butter in a cast iron skillet. Grill the quesadilla for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Slice and enjoy.
Excuse me while I go prepare lunch 
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Shut the front door – those look amazing.
VeggieGirl recently posted..Baking- Dancing- Hanging Out
BBQ sauce is one of my new loves as of a couple months ago. Smashed in a wrap with cheese and chicken?? It’s only 8:30 and I am already thinking about lunch
This sounds delicious!!! I love quesadillas too because they are so quick and easy. I’m sharing this recipe with my quesadilla loving boyfriend too. I’m sure he’ll love it!
Jess recently posted..Post-Race Recovery Time
The hubs would absolutely LOVE this! Quesadillas are his go-to at-home meal, and he will put BBQ sauce on pretty much anything. The caramelized onions are a great touch, as is the gouda cheese (which I actually do have in the fridge!).
Lauren recently posted..Blood Orange Olive Oil Loaf Cake with Yogurt Sauce
I love BBQ sauce — this looks amazing!!!
Are those Ezekial tortillas or do you use a different brand?
Holly @ couchpotatoathlete recently posted..February Goals Update
Those are Ezekiel
I may die from delicious happiness. Thanks for this.
Sounds absolutely amazing! I have some chicken defrosting in the fridge so I might have to try these tomorrow. Plus maybe throw some avocado in for fun.
Do you ever calculate the nutritional information in any of your recipes?
Jenn recently posted..Hitting the Pavement Again
I don’t normally do that! I prefer to eat intuitively rather than count calories.
Look for it on Friday’s post though
Oh my god that looks amazing!!! Quesadillas are easily one of my favorite dishes. That and pizza. Really anything involving cheese.
Alaina recently posted..Vegas Eats
This sounds amazing! I always have ingredients on hand to make quesadillas for a quick meal because they are always so delicious and only take a few minutes. My favorite combo is black beans, corn, scallions, and then fresh guac on the side. So good!
I LOVE quesadillas! Grilled carbs and cheese are definitely some of my favorite foods
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) recently posted..Timberwolf 5k Recap
Quesadillas are the bestttttt…..I need to make them soon! What kind of tortillas do you use?
Susan – Nurse on the Run recently posted..Runniversary to City Bakery
I use Ezekiel or the Whole Foods store brand.
Ummmmmmm……….YES please. I actually just introduced quesadillas to my son, so we’ll have to try these ones next!!
Heather recently posted..Party Shoes
Quesadillas are AMAZING!!! I love the BBQ style you have.
Kathleen @ Kat’s Health Corner recently posted..Ask Me ANYTHING
I gotta say I too am a quesadilla lover…I just can never get passed beans, cheese, onions and maybe chicken…I guess I’m going to have to force myself to branch out cuz that looks really good.
Julie recently posted..Listen to the bowl
What kind of BBQ sauce do you like with these? I am having a hard time finding a good one!
I use Annie’s Smokey Maple. Mmm…
Made these today to fuel my 3-hour dance practice
VeggieGirl recently posted..VeggieGirl-Suave Slav TV
This is so good! BBQ sauce is one of the best things on Earth haha. Thank you again for all your great recipes:)
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