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Crispy Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas Easy Homemade Spicy Cheese Recipe

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These crispy buffalo chicken quesadillas feature a spicy cheese filling with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and pepper jack, combined with tender buffalo chicken inside a golden, crispy tortilla. Perfect for quick, satisfying meals or entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • ½ cup buffalo wing sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 6 large flour tortillas (whole wheat or gluten-free optional)
  • Cooking spray or 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Buffalo Chicken: In a medium skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken and pour in ½ cup buffalo wing sauce. Stir well until chicken is fully coated and heated through, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  2. Make the Spicy Cheese Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, shredded pepper jack, minced garlic, sliced green onions, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well blended, about 3-4 minutes. Add a teaspoon of milk if mixture is too stiff.
  3. Assemble the Quesadillas: Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread about ¼ cup of the cheese filling evenly over half the tortilla, leaving a small border. Spoon about ⅓ cup of the buffalo chicken on top of the cheese. Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape. Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.
  4. Cook the Quesadillas: Heat skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with cooking spray or olive oil. Place a folded quesadilla in the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until bottom is crispy and golden. Flip carefully and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until cheese melts and tortilla is crisp.
  5. Serve: Remove from skillet and let rest for a minute before slicing into wedges. Serve with celery sticks, ranch or blue cheese dressing, and extra buffalo sauce if desired.

Notes

Use medium heat to avoid burning the tortilla and ensure cheese melts properly. Press gently with spatula while cooking to help filling meld and quesadilla hold shape. Let rest for a minute before slicing to prevent cheese from oozing out. For less heat, swap buffalo sauce for BBQ sauce and omit pepper jack cheese. Can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours before cooking. Freeze individually for up to 2 months.

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