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    Home » Recipes » Main Dishes

    Easy Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas

    Published: Jun 23, 2022 Modified: Jun 23, 2022 by Kristin King / This post may contain affiliate links

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    Side angled shot of a cut quesadilla drizzled with buffalo sauce and blue cheese garnished with herbs on a black plate with a side of ranch in a white bowl.
    Side angled shot of a cut quesadilla drizzled with buffalo sauce and blue cheese garnished with herbs on a black plate with a side of ranch in a white bowl.
    Overhead shot of a cut quesadilla drizzled with buffalo sauce and blue cheese garnished with herbs on a black plate with a side of ranch in a white bowl.

    Quick and easy Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas are a crispy, cheesy, delicious option for lunch or dinner. They are ready in less than 20 minutes and you can make multiple quesadillas at once using a baking sheet and your oven.

    You only need 5 ingredients to make this flavorful meal your whole family will love and request again and again! Use leftover rotisserie chicken or store-bought pre-cooked chicken to make this recipe even easier!

    Overhead shot of a cut quesadilla drizzled with buffalo sauce and blue cheese garnished with herbs on a black plate with a side of ranch in a white bowl.
    For a quick and delicious dinner, try these tangy buffalo chicken quesadillas in only twenty minutes!
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    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • 🥘 Ingredients Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 👪 FAQs
    • 💭 Expert Tips and Tricks
    • 📖 Substitutions and Variations
    • 🥫 Storage and Reheating
    • ⏲️ Make Ahead Instructions
    • 💡 What To Serve With This Dish
    • 🍗 More Buffalo Chicken Recipes You'll Love 
    • Oven Chicken Quesadillas
    • 📋 Recipe Card
    • 💬 Reviews and Comments

    👩🏻‍🍳 Why You'll Love This Recipe

    These oven chicken quesadillas are an excellent meal choice for a fast but flavorful weeknight dinner. You only need 5 ingredients and 20 minutes to prep and cook these quesadillas, and they're extremely customizable to your preferences!

    Using shredded chicken for quesadillas is a great way to utilize leftovers, or you could buy a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to make things easy.

    And if you love buffalo chicken, you'll also love this Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese, or a lightened up Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip.

    🥘 Ingredients Needed

    Overhead shot of ingredients - buffalo sauce, blue cheese, shredded chicken, shredded cheese, and tortillas.
    With only five simple ingredients, you will love making these delicious shredded chicken quesadillas!
    • shredded chicken - this is a great way to use up any leftover chicken you may have, or you can purchase a rotisserie chicken and shred it.
    • buffalo sauce - gives these quesadillas a bold flavor and a bit of a kick.
    • cheese - I like to use Colby Jack, but feel free to use whatever you have on hand.
    • tortillas - I've found flour tortillas tend to work best.
    • blue cheese - a classic flavor pairing with buffalo sauce.

    🔪 Instructions

    Two panel grid of process shots 1-2 - combining ingredients for quesadilla.
    With little prep and clean up required, you will fall in love with these simple shredded chicken quesadillas!
    1. Add chicken, buffalo sauce, and cheese to a large bowl.
    2. Mix until well combined.
    Three panel grid of process shots 3-5 - forming quesadillas on baking sheets and baking in the oven.
    Perfect to make on a busy weeknight, these oven chicken quesadillas are ready in only 20 minutes!
    1. Arrange tortillas on a baking sheet so they form a single layer when folded.
    2. Spread the chicken mixture over half of each tortilla.
    3. Fold over the other half and bake at 400 degrees for 6 minutes, then flip and bake another 6-7 minutes. Serve with blue cheese.

    👪 FAQs

    What kind of cheese is best for quesadillas?

    You'll want something that melts well and gets nice and stretchy for the best effect. Colby Jack, Pepper Jack, American, Cheddar, Mozzarella, and Asiago are all good options.

    How do I make crispy quesadillas?

    The secret to a crispy tortilla is just a small amount of fat, whether this be in the form of butter or oil. In the oven they get naturally crispy in the baking process, but if you want to really enhance the crisp factor feel free to spray very lightly with some oil.

    How do you seal a quesadilla?

    In most cases, a quesadilla will seal itself because of the melted cheese. You may need to add cheese closer to the edges to encourage this, but aside from that your quesadilla will likely seal on its own!

    Can I cook my quesadillas in a pan?

    Yes, these oven baked quesadillas can also be made in a pan. You'll be able to control the amount of crispiness on the tortilla, but one downside to this method is you may only be able to cook one or two at a time.

    Side angled shot of a cut quesadilla drizzled with buffalo sauce and blue cheese garnished with herbs on a black plate with a side of ranch in a white bowl.
    Simple yet delicious, these oven chicken quesadillas will soon become a family favorite!

    💭 Expert Tips and Tricks

    • Use leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken, or any kind of pre-cooked chicken to make prep a breeze.
    • Warm chicken is easier to shred than cold, so if using leftover chicken pop it in the microwave first.
    • You can also easily cook chicken breasts for this recipe by popping them in the oven at 400 degrees until cooked all the way through.
    • To enhance the presentation, drizzle with more buffalo sauce or blue cheese dressing or crumbles.
    • Have extra tortillas on hand? Learn how to make a delicious and easy Tortilla Sandwich using that fun tortilla hack seen on Tiktok!

    Buffalo chicken quesadillas are a great option to make ahead of time and then reheat for a quick but satisfying lunch or snack!

    📖 Substitutions and Variations

    • Ranch dressing and sour cream are also good for dipping sauces.
    • For even more flavor, include any of the following in your oven baked quesadillas: bacon bits, red onion, chives, bell pepper, zucchini, spinach.
    • Mexican blend shredded cheese is another good option for a flavorful cheese that pairs well with the other ingredients.

    🥫 Storage and Reheating

    Allow any leftovers to cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat, I recommend doing this in a pan or popping back in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes, and then continuing in 5 minute increments.

    You can also freeze these buffalo chicken quesadillas. Wrap each quesadilla in some parchment paper and freeze for up to 4 months.

    ⏲️ Make Ahead Instructions

    If you want to cook the chicken yourself, place boneless skinless chicken breasts on a baking sheet and cook at 400 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes. They're done when an internal thermometer reads 165. You can season them with some salt and pepper, or other spices if you want!

    Feel free to shred the chicken right after cooking and store in the fridge until it's time to assemble and cook your quesadillas.

    💡 What To Serve With This Dish

    Serve these easy buffalo chicken quesadillas with a Cornbread Casserole or Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts to take this meal to the next level, or pair them with Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters or a delicious Chicken Macaroni Salad for a potluck or special occasion!

    🍗 More Buffalo Chicken Recipes You'll Love 

    • Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese - It only takes 5 ingredients to make this hearty and flavorful comfort meal.
    • Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches - Great for feeding your family on a weeknight or satisfying a large crowd.
    • Buffalo Chicken Cobb Salad - A lightened up, delicious way to enjoy the flavor of buffalo wings without all the mess and calories!
    • Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip - All Things Mama brings us a classic and easy dip that every home cook should know how to make!
    Side close up shot of two pieces of quesadilla stacked and garnished with buffalo sauce, blue cheese, and fresh herbs on a black plate with more herbs in the background.
    These customizable rotisserie chicken quesadillas are simple to make and delicious to eat

    Oven Chicken Quesadillas

    Love this recipe? Awesome! Please give it a 5 star ⭐ rating below! And if you make this, snap a photo and tag me on Instagram. You can find me at DizzyBusyandHungry or #dizzybusyandhungry!

    📋 Recipe Card

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    Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas

    Recipe Author: Kristin King
    These easy and flavorful oven baked quesadillas are a bold but simple meal, perfect for busy weeknights!
    5 from 21 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Entree
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 468 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
    • ¾ cup buffalo sauce
    • 2 cups shredded colby jack cheese
    • 4 tortillas (8 inch)
    • blue cheese dressing for dipping (optional)
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
    • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, buffalo sauce, and shredded cheese.
      3 cups shredded cooked chicken, ¾ cup buffalo sauce, 2 cups shredded colby jack cheese
    • Place the tortillas on a baking sheet so that when they are folded in half they will be in one layer on the baking sheet.
      4 tortillas
    • Distribute the chicken mixture over half of each of the tortillas then fold the other tortilla half over top.
    • Bake the tortillas for about 6 minutes, then flip each over and bake for another 6-7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the outside of the tortillas is brown.

    Notes

    • Use leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken, or pre-cooked store-bought chicken to make this recipe super-easy.
    • If you have leftover chicken that is not yet shredded, warm it up in the microwave briefly before shredding it. Warm chicken is easier to shred than cold.
    • To easily cook chicken for this recipe, place boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts on a baking sheet and place in a preheated 400 degree oven for about 20-25 minutes, until a meat thermometer registers an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. (If desired, you can season with salt and pepper prior to baking.)
    • Drizzle blue cheese dressing, additional buffalo sauce, and/or sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles for a tasty and appealing presentation.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 2019mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 412IU | Calcium: 425mg | Iron: 3mg

    Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.

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    1. Seema

      June 24, 2022 at 12:09 am

      5 stars
      This is one recipe that everyone is pleased with.Thankyou for a flavourful, easy idea.

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    2. Tara

      June 24, 2022 at 12:07 am

      5 stars
      These Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas look amazing! I love how easily they come together in less than 20 minutes. Definitely perfect for lunch.

      Reply
    3. Traci

      June 23, 2022 at 11:28 pm

      5 stars
      One of our favorite quick dinners. So easy to make and everyone loves it. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    4. Tara

      June 23, 2022 at 10:29 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is so incredibly easy with only 5 ingredients! Love the combo of spicy and creamy. Thank you.

      Reply
    5. Kris

      June 23, 2022 at 8:29 pm

      5 stars
      So rich, flavorful and filling! My family gobbled it right up and we can't wait to make again. Thank you for another winner! 🙂

      Reply

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