Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas

Because I know how much you guys LOVE buffalo chicken and I know you all like an easy to make dinner so I’ve got a new one that just happens to fill both criteria for you today! How does a super quick to make buffalo chicken mixture that doesn’t involve pulled rotisserie chicken off the bones sound? We just whip it up, layer everything as high as a quesadilla can stay and throw it all in a hot pan to sizzle up for a quick and super delicious dinner.

I’ve gotta say, as much as I love a delicious and fluffy tortilla, quesadillas have never really been my thing unless they are like a weird crazy flavor combo. I’m not sure how crazy this is but it certainly isn’t traditional and totally qualifies as my now go-to for this kind of meal.

Now of course in my opinion the blue cheese crumbles right in the middle are mandatory. But if you insist, you can totally skip them. They have enough cheese to already to make up the difference.

Using ground chicken makes super quick work of getting the filling ready to go.

A delicious blend of all your favorite Mexican style cheeses is pretty much required. Lucky for me, they come already pre-shredded in a bag. Okay, I know I always say I prefer to shred cheeses myself but am totally willing to admit when I need a quick dinner those little packets quickly become my best friend.

Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas

Jennifer Draper

An easy and delicious recipe for meals or appetizers, these Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas are the best! Quick and tasty, these quesadillas use ground chicken, your favorite buffalo wing sauce, blue cheese crumbles and more.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American, Mexican

Servings 4 servings

Calories 666 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 pound ground chicken
• 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
• 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
• 1 tablespoon homemade ranch seasoning blend
• 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
• 8 ounces Mexican cheese blend (about 2 cups)
• 8 small taco sized or 4 large (burrito sized) flour tortillas
• Ranch dressing and additional buffalo wing sauce for dipping optional

Instructions

 

• In skillet over medium high heat melt 1 tablespoon of butter
• Add ground chicken and brown until fully cooked
• Drain excess grease/liquid if any
• Add buffalo wing sauce (start with 1/2 cup and add more to taste if necessary) and ranch seasoning
• Stir until well combined and heated through
• Remove from heat and set aside for assembly
• Take one tortilla and layer on 1/4 of each of the cheeses and meat mixture, making sure to split the cheese on both sides of the meat to help the tortillas stay together
• Using a clean skillet heat it over medium high heat and rub lightly with some of the remaining butter (use a knife or chopstick to protect your fingers)
• Place assembled tortilla in skillet and cover with another tortilla (or fold in half if using burrito size)
• Cook for about 1-3 minutes on each side until lightly golden brown
• Let cool slightly and slice as desired

Nutrition

Calories: 666kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 39gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 172mgSodium: 2116mgPotassium: 796mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 660IUVitamin C: 22.4mgCalcium: 489mgIron: 3.4mg

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