Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla (Cheesy, Spicy & Impossible to Resist)

This Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla is hot, cheesy, crispy, and loaded with spicy shredded chicken. It’s fast, satisfying, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or game-day snacking. If you love buffalo sauce and melted cheese, this is your new go-to.

A crispy golden quesadilla stuffed with shredded chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, melted cheese, and a creamy ranch drizzle. This Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla is bold, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make in minutes.

Whether you enjoy ground chicken quesadillas, shredded chicken variations, or even buffalo chicken wraps, this recipe delivers that perfect balance of heat and comfort inside a crispy tortilla.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Super Fast: Ready in under 15 minutes.
• Ultra Cheesy & Crispy: Perfect melty interior with golden tortilla layers.
• Versatile: Works with ground chicken, shredded chicken, grilled chicken—anything you have.
• Meal Prep Friendly: Make the filling ahead for even faster meals.
• Game-Day Favorite: Also great for buffalo chicken nachos or wraps.

Ingredients

For the Buffalo Chicken Filling

• 2 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie or homemade)
• ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
• ¼ cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

(Use cooked ground chicken if making ground chicken quesadillas.)

For the Quesadilla

• 4 large flour tortillas (or low-carb tortillas)
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter for the pan

Optional Add-Ins

• Green onions
• Diced jalapeños
• Crispy bacon bits
• Extra ranch or blue cheese
• Caramelized onions (great for a BBQ chicken quesadilla twist)

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Instructions

1. Make the Buffalo Chicken Filling

1. In a pan, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Add shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Stir until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
4. Reduce heat and let the mixture thicken slightly so it doesn’t make the quesadilla soggy.

(For crockpot chicken quesadilla filling, cook chicken + buffalo sauce + butter + seasoning on LOW for 3–4 hours, then shred.)

2. Assemble the Quesadilla

1. Heat a pan over medium heat and add a little oil or butter.
2. Place one tortilla in the pan.
3. Sprinkle cheese over half the tortilla.
4. Add a generous layer of buffalo chicken filling.
5. Sprinkle more cheese on top—this helps seal it shut.
6. Fold the tortilla in half.

3. Cook Until Crispy

1. Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side, pressing down gently with a spatula.
2. Tortilla should be golden brown and cheese fully melted.
3. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

4. Slice & Serve

Cut into triangles and serve with ranch dressing, celery sticks, or extra buffalo sauce.

Nabeela’s Pro Tips

1. Add cheese on both sides of the filling
Cheese acts as the “glue” that holds the quesadilla together. Add a layer under and over the buffalo chicken for the perfect melt and zero spillage.

2. Don’t overfill the tortilla
A quesadilla that’s too full won’t crisp properly and will break when flipping. Keep it generously filled but still thin enough to fold easily.

3. Cook on medium heat for the perfect crisp
High heat burns the tortilla before the cheese melts; low heat makes it soggy. Medium heat gives you the ideal golden, crispy finish.

4. Use rotisserie chicken for maximum flavor
Rotisserie chicken shreds perfectly and adds natural richness. It’s the easiest way to make flavorful shredded chicken quesadillas without extra effort.

5. Try grilling for smoky flavor
Turn this into a grilled chicken quesadilla by cooking it on a grill or grill pan. It adds smoky char marks and enhances the buffalo flavor beautifully.

6. Make it saucier—but not too saucy
Add a touch more buffalo sauce if you like things spicy, but avoid making the filling overly wet or it will leak out while cooking.

7. Meal prep the buffalo filling
Make a big batch of the filling and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days. It’s perfect for quick quesadillas, wraps, burritos, nachos, or buffalo chicken sandwiches.

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FAQs

1. Can I use ground chicken instead of shredded?

Yes! Ground chicken works perfectly and is easy to brown with buffalo sauce and seasoning. This turns the recipe into delicious ground chicken quesadillas with a slightly different texture but great flavor.

2. What cheese is best for Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas?

Mozzarella melts beautifully and gives that stretchy pull, while cheddar adds bold flavor. Using a mix of both gives the ultimate cheesy result. Pepper jack is great if you want extra heat.

3. Can I make these quesadillas in the oven?

Absolutely. Place filled tortillas on a baking sheet, brush lightly with oil, and bake at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway. This method works well for making a large batch at once.

4. What can I serve with these quesadillas?

Great sides include celery sticks, ranch dressing, crispy fries, or a side salad. They also pair well with buffalo chicken burritos, nachos, or wraps if you’re serving a crowd.