My Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas are a simple and delicious dinner recipe! This is an easy recipe for chicken quesadillas with a kick!
Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas
Got any leftover chicken? What do you do with it? Personally, one of my favorite things to make with leftovers is quesadillas … and when I have leftover chicken, I like to make these Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas in particular! They’re great for lunch or dinner, but you may end up wanting to devour them during breakfast, too. They’re just that good! ?
Not to mention, these chicken quesadillas are SUPER quick and easy! They’re perfect for those times when you’ve had a long, long day and you don’t have the energy to put together a massive, complicated meal for yourself or your loved ones. No judgment! It happens! Rather than pulling out the microwavable meals, though, you can cook up this filling dish.
Adding that buffalo flavor, too, makes these quesadillas even more special than the usual chicken variety. I love normal chicken quesadillas, but sometimes you just want a zesty, spicy flavor … you know? These are not intensely spicy but have enough of a zing to get you to notice them. SO good!
Recipe for Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas
- shredded, cooked chicken (leftover rotisserie chicken works well if you have it!)
- buffalo sauce (or more to taste)
- Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- burrito-sized tortillas
- Blue cheese or ranch dressing, for dipping (optional)
- Celery sticks, for serving (optional)
How To Make Chicken Quesadillas
You’re going to love how simple these instructions are!
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, buffalo sauce, and cheese.
- Divide the mixture onto 4 tortillas, spreading as evenly as possible on half of each tortilla. Fold each tortilla in half with the empty side covering the filling.
- Heat a large nonstick griddle or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place quesadillas onto the griddle without overcrowding – you may need to work in batches! Cook until the bottom is slightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Carefully flip the quesadilla over using a spatula. Continue to cook on the other side until slightly browned.
- Remove from the heat. Repeat with any remaining quesadillas.
- Cut each quesadilla into quarters.
- Serve with blue cheese or ranch and celery sticks.
Chicken Quesadillas: Questions & Answers
If you have questions about these buffalo chicken quesadillas, I have answers! Take a look at this section before leaving a comment if you run into trouble.
- Can you freeze and/or refrigerate these?
Yes!! They will stay good in the fridge for about 3 days, and freeze well for about 4 months. Just grab them when you want to chow down again and reheat them on the stove.
- Can you use other cheeses besides Monterey Jack?
Mozzarella and gouda both taste really great in this recipe.
- Do you recommend store-bought or homemade buffalo sauce?
Either is fine! Of course, store-bought buffalo sauce is faster and takes less effort, and I really like keeping this recipe super quick. But if you’re a maven at making buffalo sauce … pull out your favorite recipe and have at it!!
- Can you use this recipe with other sauces (or leave out the sauce entirely)?
Absolutely! You can use barbeque sauce, for example. But I must recommend the buffalo sauce. It truly makes these quesadillas pop!!
- What do you recommend for side dishes?
These are SO filling so you may not even need a side dish! But if you’re still hungry, I recommend something light, such as a salad, or something vegetable-based. You can see all the side dishes I’ve posted on the blog here. Maybe you’ll find some inspiration!
How did you like this recipe for Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas?
Easy as all get-out, right? Any good, filling, home-cooked meal you can throw together without much effort is a win in my book! (Especially when it involves chicken!!) Comment down below: how did this recipe turn out for you? Do you have any questions about the chicken quesadillas? Let me know, and I’ll try to help you out!
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Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- ½ cup buffalo sauce or more to taste
- 1 ½ – 2 cups Monterrey Jack cheese shredded
- 4 large burrito-sized tortillas
- Blue Cheese or Ranch dressing for dipping (optional)
- Celery sticks for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, buffalo sauce, and cheese. Divide the mixture onto 4 tortillas, spreading as evenly as possible on half of each tortilla. Fold each tortilla in half – with the empty side covering the filling.
- Heat a large non-stick griddle or skillet over medium-high heat. Place the quesadillas onto the griddle without overcrowding – you may need to work in batches. Cook until the bottom is slightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Carefully flip the quesadilla over using a spatula. Continue to cook on the other side until slightly browned. Remove from the heat. Repeat with any remaining quesadillas.
- Cut each quesadilla into quarters. Serve with Blue Cheese or Ranch and celery sticks.
Notes
- Change things up by switching out the cheese! Mozzarella and Gouda are great in this recipe!
Nutrition
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
Originally published on July 17, 2013. Updated on May 28, 2020.
This looks so good I might have to add it to my list of things to make.
We love quesadillas and we love buffalo chicken. Why did we not think of this?! Super YUM! Visiting from Wednesday Whatsits.
Quick and easy ! I like 🙂
This is perfect for those summer nights when I just don't want to go to the effort of putting on a whole meal from scratch but need something substantial enough for the family. When I make chicken I always intentionally make extra so I can make these kinds of meals.
I totally love Quesadillas!!!
Thank so much for the recipes! I am totally trying the quesadilla for dinner tonight. I am going to follow you since I am always looking for new yummy recipes to try!
Amber
My Personal Accent
I love buffalo chicken, and I love quesadillas – so this would be perfect in my house!
I love buffalo chicken, and I love quesadillas – so this would be perfect in my house!
I love buffalo chicken, and I love quesadillas – this would be perfect in my house!
I love this…what better way to use left overs!! BTW way saw you at Mary Beth's page and came to say hi 🙂
The husband loves quesadillas so this will be a must try. Pinning now and new follower
Hi Jamie,
What a great idea for a quesadilla – and your BBQ chicken pizza looks pretty amazing, too!
I'm stopping by from Freedom Fridays – hope you're having an awesome day!
– Ang, Juggling Act Mama
Jamie, these look and sound so yummy! Thank you so much for joining us and sharing at Best of the Weekend! Pinning to our party board. Hope your weekend is wonderful and see you on Sunday! 🙂
I have buffalo sauce in the fridge that I need to use up. This recipe is just what I need!
Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Have a great weekend and hope to see you soon!
Miz Helen
I love quesadillas and make them for lunch often with leftovers. I like that pizza as well. Thanks so much for sharing at Sap N Share Sunday.
Dawn
Spatulas On Parade
That looks awesome! I love quesadillas
Love any kind of buffalo chicken and if you add cheese it equals heaven! Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday at Organized 31.
These look awesome, never would have thought of this and my husband would love them! Pinning for later! I would love for you to stop by and link these up with me this week!
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Have a great day!
Rebecca
i could probably eat quesadillas everyday…thanks for giving me another reason to continue:)
Quick, easy, yum! Love the blue cheese dressing for dipping part (I love condiments). Thank you for linking this week, Jamie!
I love anything with a Buffalo Chicken flavor! This is such a great idea:) I can't wait to try it!
Oh yum. Quesadillas are a quick and easy dish, and this buffalo chicken one may just be my weekend lunch!
Yum! I love these, Jamie. Pinning and sharing on FB, Twitter and G+. Thanks for sharing on Marvelous Mondays!
These look yummy!
These look yummy!
Thanks for linking to Saturday Dishes.
Linda @ Tumbleweed Contessa
I'm such a big quesadilla fan, I love these. Sharing and pinning. Thanks for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday 30 Minute Meals this week. Look forward to seeing you again soon.
G'day! Love quesadillas Jamie…could go for one of these right now!
Cheers! Joanne
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Thanks for sharing at the Foodie Friends Friday Meals in 30 Minutes Party!
I love buffalo anything! Pinned!
Jamie these look so delicious. I love buffalo chicken but never thought of making it into a quesadilla.
How yummylicious! I pinned this and I have never tried to do quesadillas before but I'm going to go for it. Wish me look 🙂
Mmmm!! This sounds so yummy!! I'm emailing this to my husband right now! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Yum! I have buffalo sauce in the fridge and I just bought tortillas and cheese. Thanks for sharing at the DBB!
It is safe to say that I am a sucker for Quesadillas and when I came across this recipe, this was a dream come true situation for me! Wondered why this is such a famous recipe and now I know! For those of us who like something spicy, the buffalo chicken sauce is simply outstanding and ideal.