Description

Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas are a quick and flavorful meal perfect for a casual lunch or dinner. Combining tender shredded rotisserie chicken with spicy buffalo wing sauce and creamy ranch dressing, these quesadillas are packed with bold, tangy flavors. The melty Mexican cheese blend and crispy tortillas create a perfect balance of textures, while a side of zesty sour cream dip adds a cool finish. Ready in under 20 minutes, this recipe is easy to make and guaranteed to satisfy buffalo sauce lovers.

Ingredients

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Chicken Mixture

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
1/4 cup ranch dressing
1/8 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend

Quesadillas

4 flour tortillas (10 inches each)
2 teaspoons canola oil (for greasing pan)

Dip

1/4 cup sour cream
Additional cilantro for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the chicken mixture: In a small bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken, buffalo wing sauce, ranch dressing, shredded Mexican cheese blend, salt, pepper, and chopped cilantro (if using). Toss everything thoroughly so the chicken is evenly coated with the sauces and cheese is well distributed.
Cook the quesadillas: Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with canola oil. Place one flour tortilla on the skillet, then spoon one-quarter of the chicken mixture onto half of the tortilla. Fold the tortilla over to form a half-moon shape. Cook for about 2 minutes or until the bottom is golden brown, then carefully flip and cook the other side for another 2 minutes until crisp and the cheese is melted. Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining tortillas and chicken mixture.
Prepare the dip: In a small bowl, mix the sour cream with a bit of cilantro for garnish if desired. This will be served alongside the quesadillas for dipping.
Serve: Cut each quesadilla into 4 slices, yielding 16 total pieces. Arrange on a platter with the sour cream dip on the side. Enjoy the spicy and cheesy quesadillas fresh and warm.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and added flavor, but shredded cooked chicken breast works as well.
If you prefer less heat, reduce the buffalo wing sauce or substitute with a mild wing sauce.
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
Feel free to add diced onions or bell peppers to the chicken mixture for extra crunch and flavor.
To make the quesadillas crispier, press them with a spatula while cooking.
Sour cream can be substituted with blue cheese dressing for a different dipping experience.