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Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla Melt – A Family‑Friendly Crowd‑Pleaser

Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla Melt

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A quick, spicy‑cheesy quesadilla that balances buffalo heat with melty cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners.

  • Total Time: 20

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded (optional)
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 tbsp butter, softened
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • as needed ranch dressing for dipping

Instructions

  • Toss shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and garlic powder in a bowl.
  • Combine mozzarella, cheddar, and pepper jack cheeses in a separate dish.
  • Spread softened butter on one side of each tortilla.
  • Place a tortilla butter‑side down in a hot skillet and sprinkle half the cheese.
  • Add a generous scoop of buffalo chicken, then top with the remaining cheese.
  • Cover with the second tortilla, buttered side up, and cook 3‑4 minutes until golden.
  • Flip carefully and cook another 3‑4 minutes until cheese fully melts.
  • Remove, let rest one minute, cut into wedges, garnish with cilantro, and serve with ranch.
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 10

Nutrition

  • Calories: 420
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 34 g
  • Protein: 28 g