This week, we teamed up with Primal Kitchen Foods to make this insane Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla. We seasoned up some chicken thighs, grilled them until they were perfect. Then, we made a cheesy, chicken-filled quesadilla on the skillet, making sure the tortilla was nice and crispy. My secret ingredient? A homemade buttermilk ranch including Primal Kitchen’s Buffalo Sauce and Buffalo Mayonnaise– to kick up the spice level with a flavor that will keep you coming back for more.
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This is an approachable meal, perfect as an appetizer or main course. Make it on game day or a random Thursday night, because this is a dish the whole family will love. Give yourself 15 minutes to prepare your meal and 1 hour to cook it, and you can serve up to four people!
Table of Contents
- Why You’ll Love this Recipe
- Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla Ingredients
- How to Make Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas
- Other Game Day Favorites
- Tips and Tricks
- How to Store Leftovers & Reheat
- What to Serve with this Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
- Recipe FAQ’s
- Can I Add Veggies?
- How to Avoid a Wet Quesadilla
- Can I Make Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas in the Air Fryer?
- Flavor X Fire & FOOD X Fire
- Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
These spicy quesadillas transform your favorite wings into a dippable finger food that will take over your tailgates! This easy lunch combines gooey melted cheese, tender chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, and crispy tortillas. The buffalo flavor in our homemade ranch dressing made out of Primal Kitchen’s Buffalo Sauce and Buffalo Mayonnaise is insane in these delicious quesadillas.
Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla Ingredients
To start off this finger-licking buffalo chicken quesadilla, you’ll make yourself some spicy chicken out of boneless, skinless chicken thighs seasoned with your favorite BBQ seasoning.
Then, you’ll need some shredded cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, chopped green onions, diced red onions, crumbled blue cheese, large tortillas, and Primal Kitchen Buffalo Sauce.
Buffalo Ranch out of Primal Kitchen Buffalo Mayonnaise, sour cream, Primal Kitchen Buffalo Sauce, buttermilk, and salt.
Interested in more quesadillas with special sauces? Try our Cheesy Steak Quesadillas, Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla, Cheesesteak Quesadilla and Loaded Pulled Pork Quesadilla.
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas
Begin by adding canola oil to chicken, generously seasoning it with your favorite BBQ seasoning. Then, set to the side until ready to use.
Next, mix together all the ingredients for the Buffalo Ranch in a bowl. Add as much buttermilk as you desire to get the right flavor and consistency. Set to the side until ready to serve.
Preheat a medium-high heat grill for direct cooking (about 350F).
Add your chicken to the grill and cook for about 7-9 minutes per side or until they have reached 170F internal. Once the chicken is done cooking, pull it off and let it rest for 5 minutes. Once rested, chopped the cooked chicken up into small cubes and set to the side.
Clean off your grill grate and either add a large plancha or a large cast iron skillet. Let it heat up over the flames for 2-3 minutes (without any oil). Now, let’s assemble these buffalo chicken quesadillas!
Add your large flour tortilla down and spread out a handful of shredded cheddar cheese and jack cheese on the top of one half of the tortilla. Add a handful of chopped chicken over the cheese then add more cheese, blue cheese crumbles, diced red onion, sliced scallions and a drizzle of Primal Kitchen Buffalo Sauce. Fold the empty half of the tortilla over to make your quesadilla.
Let this cook, flipping every minute, until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy and the cheese has melted (about 3-4 minutes of cooking). Repeat all these steps until you have done all the quesadillas you like. Once done, pull off and let cool.
Grab your cutting board, slice your cheesy quesadillas up with a pizza cutter, and serve with the Buffalo Ranch. Enjoy!
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Tips and Tricks
To get the best flavor in your chicken thighs, cook them until they reach 170F, then pull them off. We’re looking for that tender, smokey BBQ vibe, then mixing it with gooey cheese and mouth-watering hot sauce.
When you’re making the quesadilla, make sure the skillet is hot but dry (no oil) so that the tortilla gets crispy and not soggy.
Finally, add more cheese and chicken than you might think! They shrink when cooked, so you want to make sure you have a hearty amount.
How to Store Leftovers & Reheat
Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat in a skillet. No rubbery microwaved quesadillas are welcome in these parts!
What to Serve with this Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
There are all kinds of sides that pair well with these sumptuous quesadillas. One of the best things you can do is cut the gooey cheese flavor with some veggies. Fresh carrots, celery, and broccoli dipped in ranch dressing are my go-tos! The best part is, you can make your veggie platter in advance, so it will be ready to serve when your quesadillas are.
Recipe FAQ’s
Can I Add Veggies?
You can absolutely add vegetables to lighten up these easy buffalo chicken quesadillas. Add chopped red bell peppers, fresh cilantro, black beans, or anything else you prefer to make yourself a good quesadilla full of nutrients!
How to Avoid a Wet Quesadilla
If you add any wet ingredients like peppers, beans, or other vegetables, they can make your quesadilla floppy instead of crispy. You will want to pat the moisture out of your vegetables with a paper towel before adding them to the quesadilla to end up with crisp tortillas.
Can I Make Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas in the Air Fryer?
This simple recipe is really flexible– you can make air fryer buffalo chicken quesadillas, fry your quesadillas up in a hot pan, or make sheet pan quesadillas in the oven. Just make sure you use the right amount of oil, the right temperature, and the right amount of time for the cooking method you choose.
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Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 5-6 Boneless & Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 3 tbsp Favorite BBQ Seasoning
- Canola Oil as needed
Quesadilla:
- 3-4 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 2-3 cups Monterey Jack Cheese
- 1 cup Chopped Scallions
- 1 cup Diced Red Onions
- ½ cup Crumbled Blue Cheese
- 8-10 Large Tortillas
- Primal Kitchen Buffalo Sauce as needed
Buffalo Ranch:
- ½ cup Primal Kitchen Buffalo Mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp Sour Cream
- 2 tbsp Primal Kitchen Buffalo Sauce
- Buttermilk to desired consistency
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Begin by adding canola oil to chicken and generously seasoning with your favorite bbq seasoning. Set to the side until ready to use.
- Next, mix together all the ingredients for the Buffalo Ranch in a bowl. Add as much buttermilk as you desire to get the right flavor and consistency.
- Set to the side until ready to server
- Preheat a medium high heat grill for direct cooking (about 350F).
- Add your chicken to the grill and cook for about 7-9 minutes per side or until they have reached 170F internal.
- Once the chicken is done cooking, pull it off and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Once rested, chopped the chicken up into small cubes and set to the side.
- Clean off your grill grate and either add a large plancha or a large cast iron skillet. Let it heat up over the flames for 2-3 minutes (without any oil).
- Add your large flour tortilla down and spread out a handful of shredded cheddar cheese and jack cheese on one half of the tortilla.
- Add a handful of chopped chicken over the cheese then add more cheese, blue cheese crumbles, diced red onions, sliced scallions and a drizzle of Primal Kitchen Buffalo Sauce.
- Fold the empty half of the tortilla over to make your quesadilla. Let this cook, flipping every minute, until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese has melted (about 3-4 minutes of cooking).
- Repeat all these steps until you have done all the quesadillas you like. Once done, pull off and let cool.
- Slice your quesadilla up and serve with the Buffalo Ranch. Enjoy!
