Description

The Keto Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla is a low-carb, gluten-free twist on the classic quesadilla. With a crispy cheese shell and spicy buffalo chicken filling, it’s a quick, flavorful dish perfect for a keto-friendly lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

¼ cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce

2 tablespoons melted butter

1 cup shredded cooked chicken

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare the Chicken: Mix the hot sauce and melted butter in a small bowl. Pour the mixture over the shredded chicken and toss to coat. Place the chicken in a baking dish and bake for 14 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Prepare the Cheese Shell: Line a pizza pan with parchment paper. Mix the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese together, then spread the mixture evenly over the parchment paper in a circle shape. Bake for 5 minutes, and pour off any excess oil that accumulates.
Assemble the Quesadilla: Once the cheese shell is ready, place the baked buffalo chicken over one half of the cheese shell. Fold the other half over the chicken. Press it down firmly and return it to the oven for another 4–5 minutes to melt and crisp up.
Serve: Remove from the oven and serve with a side of sour cream or ranch dressing. Garnish with chopped fresh basil, parsley, or cilantro for added freshness.

Notes

For extra heat, add more hot sauce to the chicken mixture.

Try using different cheeses like pepper jack or provolone for a twist.

For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with shredded cauliflower or another keto-friendly vegetable.

Include sautéed onions, bell peppers, or mushrooms for added flavor and texture.

Serve with blue cheese dressing for an authentic Buffalo flavor.

For a lighter version, bake the quesadilla like a casserole in a baking dish with layers of cheese and chicken.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 24 minutes
Category: Lunch/Dinner
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
Calories: 350
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 75mg