Description
Craving a spicy, cheesy, and ultra-satisfying meal in under 30 minutes? These Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas are the perfect quick dinner idea or party snack! Packed with shredded chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, and gooey melted cheese in a crispy tortilla, they’re easy to make and full of bold flavor. Great for weeknight meals, game-day bites, or simple food ideas when you want comfort fast.
Ingredients
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/4 cup buffalo sauce
3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
4 large flour tortillas
1 tablespoon butter or oil, for toasting
2 tablespoons chopped green onions or parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and cream cheese until smooth and well mixed.
2. Stir in half of the shredded cheese to the chicken mixture.
3. Lay out the tortillas and spread the filling on one half of each tortilla.
4. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of the filling.
5. Fold each tortilla in half to form a semi-circle.
6. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a bit of butter or oil.
7. Toast each quesadilla for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
8. Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, then slice into wedges.
9. Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing and optional garnish.
Notes
Use rotisserie or leftover chicken for convenience and speed.
Adjust buffalo sauce to your heat preference—mild to hot.
For extra creaminess, add more cream cheese or ranch inside the quesadilla.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken quesadillas, easy dinner idea, spicy chicken wrap, quick skillet meal