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Tasty Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas

Published: Jul 31, 2021 · Modified: Jul 31, 2021 by Mindee · This post contains affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Quesadillas are the ultimate dinner idea! Whether it's the melted cheese, shredded chicken or the toppings like sour cream, guacamole, salsa or onions, there's something everybody loves about them! This recipe is super easy and the buffalo cream cheese flavor of the slow cooked chicken is absolutely amazing!

Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas topped with guac, sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes.
Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas topped with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes.
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  • Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

Why Choose This Recipe

  • Easy dinner idea!
  • Made with everyday ingredients like spices and cream cheese!
  • Even though this recipe calls for buffalo hot sauce the buffalo chicken is not too spicy hot for even kids!

Ingredient Notes

  • Smoked Paprika - don't substitute regular paprika. The flavors of the two are not the same.
  • White Pepper - black pepper can be substituted but white pepper is preferred.
  • Buffalo Hot Sauce - I prefer "Frank's" brand.
  • Cornstarch- for those with corn allergy check out this guide for How to Substitute Cornstarch.
Ingredients for buffalo chicken quesadillas
Ingredients you'll need for these easy buffalo chicken quesadillas

Step by Step Instructions

  • Alright! Let me show you how to make these quesadillas!!!
  • In a small bowl or a two cup measuring cup, whisk together the honey, buffalo hot sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, chili powder, cumin, and white pepper.
  • Sometimes I heat the honey up in the microwave for a few seconds to make it easier to whisk everything together.
  • DO NOT add the water, cornstarch and cream cheese yet!!!
  • Place the chicken breasts in a 4 quart crockpot.
  • Pour ½ the sauce over the chicken.
  • Cover with the lid and cook on high for 3-4 hours.
Sauce being mixed up in a bowl and half poured over the chicken in the crockpot.
Mix up the buffalo sauce and pour just half of it over the chicken in a crockpot.
  • Remove the cooked chicken from the crockpot, shred with 2 forks.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot.
  • In a small cup, whisk the water and cornstarch together.
Shred chicken, return to crockpot.  Whisk cornstarch and water together.
Shred the cooked chicken and return to the slow cooker.
  • Stir the cornstarch water into the chicken and juices in the crockpot.
  • Stir in the remaining buffalo sauce.
  • Stir the cream cheese into the chicken
  • Cook on high for 30-45 minutes.
Add cornstarch water, remaining sauce and cream cheese.
Whisk the cornstarch and water together. Mix it into the shredded chicken with remaining sauce and cream cheese.
  • Begin heating a griddle to about 325 degrees.
  • Spread a small amount of buffalo chicken on a mini or street tortilla.
  • Top with shredded cheese.
  • Place another tortilla on the top and brush it will olive oil.
Put chicken and cheese on street tortilla and brush top with olive oil
How to assemble your quesadillas.
  • Place olive oil side down on the griddle.
  • Brush the tortilla now on the top with olive oil.
  • Cook each side until golden brown.
  • Serve with guacamole, salsa, sour cream, etc....
Brush olive oil on the back side of the quesadilla, cook on both sides, cut up and serve.
Cook assembled quesadillas on a griddle until crispy on both sides.

Recipe FAQs and Expert Tips

What do you serve with quesadillas?

I recommend serving these with sour cream, fresh Guacamole, fresh Salsa, Pico De Gallo, Black Beans, Spanish Rice and chopped tomatoes, red onion and cilantro! 

How do you make quesadillas crispy?

In step 3 above, it says to brush the top tortilla with olive oil and place it olive oil side down on the griddle.  Then brush olive oil on the tortilla that is now on top.  Doing this will make them crispy!

What is the best cheese for quesadillas?

I love the pre-shredded mexican blend, or taco blend of cheese you can get at any grocery store.

Can I reheat these later?

Yes! I love to make enough for leftovers! The best way to reheat these quesadillas is in an air fryer. I set mine to 360-ish degrees and heat them for 3-4 minutes. The air fryer re-crisps the outsides perfectly!

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Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

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  • Author: Mindee
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 Hours
  • Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 16 (4 Inch) Quesadillas 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
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Quesadillas are the ultimate dinner idea!   Whether it's the melted cheese, shredded chicken or the toppings like sour cream, guacamole, salsa or onions, there's something everybody loves about them!  This recipe is super easy and the buffalo cream cheese flavor of the slow cooked chicken is absolutely amazing!


Ingredients

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Buffalo Chicken Filling:

  • 1 ¼ lbs. Boneless skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 3 Tbs. Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce
  • ½ cup Honey
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tbs. Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • ½ tsp Chili Powder
  • ½ tsp Ground Cumin
  • ¼ tsp White Pepper
  • 1 Tbs. Water
  • 1 Tbs. Cornstarch
  • 4 oz. Cream Cheese

Other ingredients:

  • 3 (12 oz) packages of Street Taco Mini Flour Tortillas
  • 1 (16 oz) bag of Fiesta or Mexican blend shredded cheese
  • Olive Oil
  • Guacamole (how much you need depends on how much you love it)
  • Sour cream
  • 1 Large Tomato Diced

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in a 2 quart crock pot that has been lightly sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the buffalo wing sauce, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin and white pepper.  Don't add the cornstarch, water, or cream cheese, yet.
  3. Pour half of the sauce over the chicken in the crockpot and cook on high for 3-4 hours.
  4. Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it.  Return to the crockpot.
  5. Whisk the water and cornstarch together.  Pour over the shredded chicken.  Stir.
  6. Cube the cream cheese and add to the chicken.
  7. Cook on high for another 30-45 minutes.
  8. Stir in the remaining buffalo sauce and mix until well combined.
  9. Preheat your griddle to between 250 and 300 degrees.
  10. Top a tortilla with an ⅛ cup of hot buffalo chicken filling.
  11. Sprinkle with cheese and top with another tortilla.
  12. Brush the tortilla with olive oil and place it oil side down on the preheated griddle.  Brush oil on the tortilla that is now on top.
  13. Cook until both sides are golden brown.
  14. Remove from griddle, quarter and serve with sour cream, guac, and tomatoes.

Notes

  • Street Taco Tortillas are 4 inches in diameter.
  • I love to make enough for leftovers! The best way to reheat these quesadillas is in an air fryer. I set mine to 360-ish degrees and heat them for 3-4 minutes. The air fryer re-crisps the outsides perfectly!

Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas, Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas with Cream Cheese, Tasty Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas

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Buffalo Chicken Filling recipe adapted from Carlsbad Cravings Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Chicken Taquitos.

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  1. L.S.

    July 15, 2020 at 1:55 pm

    This is really fantastic! And kids love it!
    Thanks.

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