It finally feels like summer here in southwest Ohio. It has been rainy and cool for most of June and July, but this weekend the temps will be in the mid 90°s. When it gets hot, I like to take it easy in the kitchen. I still try to have a good meal ready for the family to eat. This is really a post for the Avocado Ranch Slaw because the Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla filling recipe is so easy. I decided to make this into a quesadilla, but if you don’t want to heat up the kitchen at all, you can must make this a wrap. I love this slaw with it wonderful fresh flavors and the ranch and avocado just compliment the spicy buffalo chicken. Quick easy and very yummy.
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Servings: 4 large quesadillas, 8 slices each
Total Time: 25 min
Ingredients:
- 1 rotisserie chicken, de-boned and shredded
- 1/2 to 1 cup Franks Buffalo Wings Sauce to taste
- 1 avocado
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped and divided
- 2/3 cup ranch dressing (I used low-fat)
- 1 small cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 (16oz) package shredded slaw mix
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 large flour tortillas
Directions:
- In a large bowl, mash avocado, lemon juice and 1/2 cup cilantro. Add ranch dressing and stir to combine. Stir in cucumber, and cabbage slaw until well coated with dressing. Salt and pepper to taste. Chill for 1 hour before serving.
- While slaw is chilling, combine shredded chicken and Franks Buffalo Wings sauce, set aside.
- To make quesadillas heat griddle or large pan to medium high. Grease griddle with butter or cooking spray. I used my Cuisinart Griddler to make these quesadilla which eliminates the need to flip them over.
- Lay out 4 tortillas and sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese between all four. Divide chicken evenly between tortillas and top with slaw. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cilantro and cheese. Top with remaining 4 tortillas.
- Grill each quesadilla 5-8 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. If using pan, flip quesadillas half way.
- Cut each quesadilla into 8 slice and serve with ranch dressing.
Keep cool and Enjoy!
Shari says
This looks so good to me! I love quesadillas. All the flavors in this one are my favorites, especially the buffalo sauce. Your blog looks really great, too! I am working on doing the same thing. Haven’t got it all figured out yet. You did a wonderful job!
Quinn Caudill says
Thanks Shari it took me a long time to pull the trigger. Not sure why. It’s not as scary as I thought. Still trying to work all the bugs out. Thanks for your comments and stopping by. Just go for it. Email me if you have any questions.
Shari says
Thanks so much, Quinn! I really appreciate it.
Carlee says
I love buffalo chicken and easy dinners, so this is right up my alley! We need to make them soon!
Quinn Caudill says
Then this is for you. Super easy and very yummy. Thanks for stopping by.
Kaila says
I love the new layout! This looks tasty as well. Happy FF!
Quinn Caudill says
Thanks. Still working the bugs out. Happy FF
Jhuls says
This looks really amazing, Quinn. The avocado ranch slaw sounds interesting to me. Happy FF. 🙂
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
These look delicious! I love how easy/fast quesadillas are to make. We’ve been making them almost daily for lunches this summer, because even my almost 10 year old can whip one together herself. We all love buffalo chicken, so I will have to give these a try. Btw…we live in NW Florida, and have been having summer since April. Bleh. Lucky to those that live up north!! I am jealous! My husband is originally from Indiana and we would love to move up that way! It’s just too hot here.
Quinn Caudill says
Thanks. They are simple and delicious. I like the crunch of the quesadilla over the wrap where at in NW FL. We are leaving today for a week in Seagrove Beach near Destin
sarahgiebens says
I love quesadillas! Yours looks super delicious 🙂 Happy FF!
cookingwithauntjuju.com says
I enjoy quesadillas and anything with a buffalo sauce. Love your new layout too – need to do something with mine – I’ve been saying that for the past couple years! Great party food to share – Happy FF!
Erlene says
This sounds like a perfect recipe to make during the hot summer months. I hate heating up the kitchen and I like that this can be made into a wrap too. I may use this in a round-up. Hope that’s ok.
Quinn Caudill says
That would great. Get me info about your roundup. Have a wonderful weekend
indusinternationalkitchen says
I love buffalo chicken so especially love these quesadillas! Also love the new look of ur site!
Sherry says
Love the new design. Did I mention how much I love quesadillas! You make awesome food, dude. I think if I lived at your house I would be F A T 🙂 Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday.