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Smoky BBQ Shrimp Quesadillas

Smoky BBQ Shrimp Quesadillas

with Red Pepper Crema & Cilantro

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on December 17, 2025
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Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy campfire moments, these BBQ chicken quesadillas come together fast. Melty mozzarella, tender chicken, shallot, and tangy BBQ sauce are tucked into tortillas and pan-seared until golden brown. Smoky red pepper crema and fresh cilantro are the ultimate final touches.

Tags:
High Protein
Quick
Easy Prep
Kid Friendly
Easy Cleanup
Allergens:
Wheat
Soy
Shellfish
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time
Prep Time
DifficultyEasy
serving amount

2 unit

Flour Tortillas

(Contains: Wheat, Soy)

4 tablespoon

BBQ Sauce

1 tablespoon

Fry Seasoning

10 ounce

Shrimp

(Contains: Shellfish)

2 tablespoon

Smoky Red Pepper Crema

(Contains: Milk)

1 cup

Mozzarella Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

¼ ounce

Cilantro

1 unit

Shallot

Not included in your delivery

3 teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking Oil

teaspoon (tsp)

Salt

1 tablespoon (tbsp)

Butter

(Contains: Milk)

teaspoon (tsp)

Black Pepper

/ per serving
Calories720 kcal
Fat36 g
Saturated Fat14 g
Carbohydrate54 g
Sugar17 g
Dietary Fiber1 g
Protein38 g
Cholesterol240 mg
Sodium1940 mg
Trans Fat0.5 g
Potassium430 mg
Calcium540 mg
Iron2.7 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Large Pan
Paper Towel

Cooking Steps

Prep
1
  • Wash and dry produce.

  • Halve, peel, and finely dice shallot. Roughly chop cilantro.

Cook Chicken
2
  • Open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid.

  • Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; season with Fry Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes.

  • Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.

Make Quesadillas
3
  • Place tortillas on a clean work surface. Sprinkle half of each tortilla with one-quarter of the mozzarella. Top with chicken, shallot, BBQ sauce, and half the cilantro. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Fold tortillas in half to create quesadillas.

  • Heat ½ TBSP butter and a drizzle of oil in pan used for chicken over medium heat. Add quesadillas and cook until golden brown on one side, 1-2 minutes.

  • Add another ½ TBSP butter and flip; cook until golden brown and cheese melts, 1-2 minutes more. TIP: Depending on the size of your pan, you may need to work in batches, adding more oil and butter for each batch.

  • Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.

Finish & Serve
4
  • Cut quesadillas into wedges.

  • Divide quesadillas between plates. Drizzle with red pepper crema and garnish with remaining cilantro. Serve.

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