These Blackstone BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are an easy and flavorful dinner idea made right on the griddle! Tender chicken thighs are seasoned with BBQ rub, cooked with onion and corn, then tossed in your favorite BBQ sauce before being tucked into crispy tortillas. They are cheesy, smoky, a little sweet, and perfect for an easy weeknight meal.

If you are looking for simple Blackstone chicken recipes, these chicken quesadillas are always a family favorite. Everything cooks on the griddle, so you can make the filling and crisp up the quesadillas all in one place. No griddle? Np problem I have included stove top instructions as well!

Why You Will Love These Blackstone Quesadillas

A quick and easy Blackstone dinner idea
Made with simple ingredients
Crispy tortillas with flavorful BBQ chicken filling
Easy to customize with your favorite cheese, BBQ sauce, or toppings
Great for using up leftover grilled/smoked chicken, too
Great way to use fresh Summer corn!

These Blackstone quesadillas are especially good when you want something a little different from tacos but still want an easy handheld dinner everyone will eat. I have been making these more often with leftover smoked chicken legs. My older daughter loves them and they do taste great to changes things up. Some nights I keep it simple with literally just the chicken, bbq sauce, and cheese. But for these BBQ Chicken Quesadillas I added some fresh corn and a little onion for some extra goodness.

Ingredients You Need for these Blackstone Quesadillas

✨Boneless skinless chicken thighs- I chose thighs because they are tender and more budget friendly but you can use breast as well.

✨BBQ rub– Whatever you have on had works. I used Meat Church Holy Gospel.

✨BBQ sauce– In this recipe I used a thinner BBQ s a uce but use your favorite or whatever you have in the fridge. (and as much as you like).

✨Corn– I used some fresh sweet corn and cut off of the cob. Canned/ frozen works fine, too.

✨Onion– just a little to add some flavor and health benefits.

✨Flour tortillas- burrito size work best

✨Shredded cheese– such as cheddar, Colby jack, Monterey jack, or a Mexican cheese blend
Oil or butter for the Blackstone if needed

How to Make Blackstone BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

Step 1: Cook the chicken. Start by preheating your Blackstone griddle over low-medium heat. Add a little oil, then place the chicken thighs on the hot griddle. Season with your favorite BBQ rub. Cook the chicken until it is browned on the outside and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Step 2: Cook the corn. While the chicken cooks, add the diced onion and corn to another area of the Blackstone. Cook until the onion softens and the corn gets a little color around the edges.

Step 3: Add BBQ sauce. I drizzle the bbq sauce at this point and then toss the corn and onions into the chicken.

Step 4: Make the quesadilla. To make the quesadillas, place the tortilla down on the Blackstone. Add shredded cheese to one half of the tortilla, then spoon on the BBQ chicken mixture. Add a little more cheese on top (if desired) before folding the tortilla over.

Cook the quesadillas for a few minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted.

Slice and serve right away with extra BBQ sauce, sour cream, ranch dressing, or your favorite toppings.

how to make bbq chicken quesadillas on the blackstone

Tips for the Best Blackstone Chicken Quesadillas

Do not overfill the tortillas. It is tempting to load them up, but a thinner layer of filling helps them flip easier and keeps everything inside.
Use chicken thighs for extra flavor. They stay juicy on the griddle and work really well with BBQ sauce.
Add cheese on both sides of the filling. This helps hold the quesadilla together once it melts.
Cook tortillas over low heat. You want the tortilla to get crispy without burning before the cheese has time to melt.

Three bbq chicken quesadillas stacked on cutting board with bbq sauce.

What to Serve with BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

These quesadillas are filling on their own, but they are also great served with chips and salsa, guacamole, a simple side salad, coleslaw, or some slow cooker zesty baked beans. For a fun dinner spread, set out extra BBQ sauce, ranch, sour cream, jalapeños, diced avocado, and cilantro so everyone can add their own toppings.

Whether you need a quick weeknight dinner or another fun recipe to add to your list of Blackstone chicken recipes, these crispy BBQ chicken quesadillas are always a good choice.

Two quesadillas stacked on cutting board.

Can I make these stove top?

Of course! Don’t have a Blackstone? No problem! These BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are easy to make right on your stovetop.

Start by seasoning your cubed chicken thighs with your favorite BBQ rub, then cook them in a skillet over medium heat with some olive oil until they are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F. When its almost finished add in the onion and corn and cook a few minutes longer. Add in the bbq sauce before assembling your quesadillas.

Heat a clean skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil. Add a tortilla, then layer with shredded cheese and the chicken mixture. Fold and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the tortilla is golden brown, crispy, and the cheese is melted.

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