Buffalo Chicken Cheesy Quesadilla (Printable)

A spicy, cheesy quesadilla with buffalo chicken, cheese, and tangy dressing for easy, flavorful meals.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
02 - 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce (mild or hot depending on preference)

→ Cheese

03 - 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
04 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Tortillas

05 - 4 large 10-inch flour tortillas

→ Extras

06 - 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
08 - 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing plus additional for serving
09 - Nonstick cooking spray or 1 tablespoon butter for cooking

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the shredded chicken with buffalo wing sauce ensuring even coating.
02 - Lay tortillas flat. On half of each tortilla, evenly distribute Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, buffalo chicken mixture, red onion, and cilantro if using. Drizzle lightly with ranch or blue cheese dressing, then top with additional cheese. Fold tortillas to enclose fillings.
03 - Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with cooking spray or butter.
04 - Place filled tortillas in the skillet, working in batches if needed. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, gently pressing, until golden brown and cheese has melted.
05 - Remove from heat, let rest for one minute, cut into wedges, and serve warm with extra ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It delivers game-day flavor in under half an hour, no deep fryer required.
  • The tangy ranch cools the heat just enough to keep you reaching for another wedge.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully in a dry skillet, staying crispy instead of soggy.
02 -
  • If your skillet is too hot the tortilla will char before the cheese melts, medium heat is your friend here.
  • Don't overfill or the quesadilla will split open when you flip it, less is more when it comes to the filling.
  • Pressing gently with the spatula while cooking helps the layers fuse together and creates that satisfying crunch.
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it holds heat evenly and gives you the best golden crust.
  • Mix a little hot sauce into the ranch dressing for a spicy dipping sauce that ties the whole plate together.
  • If you're cooking for a crowd, keep finished quesadillas warm in a low oven while you finish the batches.
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