Description
These Grilled BBQ Ranch Chicken Quesadillas combine tender, smoky grilled chicken with a creamy, tangy BBQ ranch sauce and melted sharp cheddar cheese inside warm, crispy flour tortillas. Perfectly cooked on the grill for a quick and satisfying meal with optional spicy jalapenos and sour cream for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
For the BBQ Ranch Sauce:
- 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
For the Quesadillas:
- 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
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to 400°F to ensure it is hot and ready for cooking the quesadillas evenly.
- Prepare BBQ Ranch Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the heavy cream, BBQ sauce, sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch dressing mix. Stir well until smooth and thoroughly mixed, then fold in the finely diced red onion to add texture and flavor.
- Assemble Quesadillas: Cut four large pieces of aluminum foil, about 1 foot long each, to create pockets for grilling. Place one tortilla on each foil piece. On one half of each tortilla, layer 3/4 cup of chopped cooked chicken, 1/4 cup of BBQ ranch sauce (leaving a 1/2-inch border to avoid mess), and 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Add sliced jalapenos if using. Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling and seal the foil edges tightly to form a packet.
- Grill First Side: Place the foil packets on the preheated grill and close the lid. Grill for about 4 minutes to heat through and start melting the cheese.
- Flip and Finish Grilling: Using a large grill spatula and oven mitt for safety, flip each foil packet carefully. Open the foil slightly and fold it back to expose the quesadilla. Grill for an additional 4 minutes with the lid closed, until the tortillas are crispy and the cheese is bubbly around the edges.
- Serve: Remove the quesadillas from the grill, slice into portions, and serve immediately with optional sour cream and/or extra BBQ ranch sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure to seal the foil packets tightly to prevent leaking and keep the quesadillas moist while grilling.
- You can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken to save preparation time.
- Adjust the amount of jalapenos depending on your preferred spice level or omit if you want a milder flavor.
- These quesadillas can be made indoors on a grill pan if an outdoor grill is unavailable.
- Leftover BBQ ranch sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Grilled quesadilla, BBQ chicken quesadilla, ranch chicken quesadilla, grilled tortilla, BBQ ranch sauce, summer grilling recipes
