Description
Crispy buffalo chicken quesadillas are packed with spicy, tangy chicken, melty cheese, and a cool homemade ranch drizzle. This easy comfort food is perfect for weeknight dinners, game nights, or parties, and comes together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie preferred)
- 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch, or gluten-free if needed)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or olive oil)
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Optional: 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk (or regular milk)
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo wing sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt & pepper. Toss until chicken is well coated.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Chill ranch drizzle in the fridge.
- Lay out tortillas. Divide buffalo chicken evenly over one half of each tortilla.
- Top chicken with cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle green onions and celery if using.
- Fold tortillas over, pressing gently.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add quesadillas, 2 at a time, and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Remove to a cutting board and let cool 1 minute before slicing.
- Slice quesadillas into wedges. Drizzle ranch over the top or serve on the side for dipping.
Notes
Don’t overstuff quesadillas to avoid leaks. Medium heat ensures crispy tortillas without burning. Let quesadillas rest before slicing for best results. For gluten-free, use GF tortillas; for dairy-free, use vegan cheese and ranch. Keep cooked quesadillas warm in a low oven if making a large batch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wedges (1/4 quesad
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 520
- Fat: 17
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 16
Keywords: buffalo chicken, quesadillas, ranch drizzle, easy dinner, crispy, comfort food, game night, party food, spicy, cheesy