Dinner

Grilled BBQ Ranch Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

ByIsabella Vance December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Introduction

These Grilled BBQ Ranch Chicken Quesadillas are a smoky, cheesy delight perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Featuring a creamy BBQ ranch sauce and tender chicken, they bring bold flavors together wrapped in crispy tortillas. Ideal for summer grilling or a hearty snack anytime.

The image shows a stack of four grilled quesadillas arranged on crumpled aluminum foil over a grill. Each quesadilla is folded in half and has a slightly charred white tortilla with golden brown grill marks on the outside. Inside, the quesadillas are filled with melted orange-yellow cheese mixed with small pieces of light brown grilled chicken and bits of onion. The cheese looks gooey and is oozing out from the edges. The foil underneath is shiny and wrinkled, reflecting light and some dark grill marks. The background is a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream
½ cup BBQ sauce
½ cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
1 ounce packet ranch dressing mix
½ red onion, finely diced
4 burrito-size flour tortillas
3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Optional: sliced jalapenos
Optional: sour cream for serving

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your grill to 400°F.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine heavy cream, BBQ sauce, sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch dressing mix. Stir well until smooth and lumps are gone. Add the finely diced red onion and mix again.
Step 3: Cut four pieces of aluminum foil about 1 foot long each, large enough to create a pocket for folded tortillas. Place one tortilla on each foil piece.
Step 4: On one half of each tortilla, spread ¾ cup of chicken, ¼ cup of the BBQ ranch sauce (leaving about ½ inch from the edge), and ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese. Add sliced jalapenos if using. Fold the tortilla over and seal the foil tightly around the edges.
Step 5: Place the foil packets on the grill with the lid closed. Grill for about 4 minutes.
Step 6: Carefully flip the packets using a large grill spatula and oven mitt. Open the foil slightly to fold it back and grill for another 4 minutes, or until the quesadillas are crispy and the cheese bubbles around the edges.
Step 7: Remove from the grill, slice, and serve immediately. Offer sour cream and extra BBQ ranch sauce for dipping if desired.

Tips & Variations

For a spicier kick, add extra jalapenos or a dash of cayenne pepper to the BBQ ranch sauce.
Try using smoked gouda or pepper jack cheese for a different flavor profile.
If you don’t have a grill, you can cook the quesadillas in a skillet over medium heat, flipping carefully until golden and crispy.

Storage

Store leftover quesadillas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat or in the oven at 350°F until warmed through and crispy. Avoid microwaving to keep the tortillas from becoming soggy.

How to Serve

A stack of quesadilla slices on a white plate with a thin black rim, showing three layers of soft, slightly toasted flatbread filled with melted golden-yellow cheese mixed with small chunks of light brown grilled chicken. The cheese looks gooey and shiny, oozing between the layers, which have light brown grill marks and slightly crispy edges. A few shredded cheese pieces are scattered at the base on a white marbled surface, with blurred white bowls and green garnish in the background. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use rotisserie chicken instead of cooked chicken?

Yes, rotisserie chicken works perfectly and adds great flavor. Just chop or shred it before assembling the quesadillas.

Is it necessary to use foil when grilling?

Foil helps keep the quesadillas from sticking and makes flipping easier, but you can grill them directly on the grates if you brush the tortillas with a bit of oil first to prevent sticking.