When cooking in college, you want few ingredients, quick recipes, and as little equipment as possible, in other words, as simple as you can get. Whether you are living in an apartment or a dorm, a microwave is the easiest thing you can use to make a quick college meal. Microwave recipes for college students are easy, quick and beginner proof and this microwave BBQ chicken quesadilla is one of these recipes.
Roasted chicken surrounded with melted cheese in a crispy homemade tortilla is what this recipe of Microwave BBQ Chicken Quesadilla is. This is a very successful lunch that is put together quickly using even leftovers from the refrigerator. Microwave BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are the perfect quick and easy dinner for any college student. This dorm Room BBQ Chicken Quesadilla is a fun twist on traditional quesadillas. This microwave BBQ chicken quesadilla recipe is also quite flexible. You can also add canned and dried black beans and cilantro too. If you are not into chicken (or want a vegetarian version), double the amount of black beans. Add the jalapenos for enhanced flavor and if they are too hot for you skip these. Want to try something fun? Add some crushed (and well drained) pineapple in your quesadilla. Customize these dorm friendly BBQ chicken quesadillas as per your taste and choice.
Take about 1/3 cup of roasted chicken and shred it.
Heat the tortillas in the microwave on a plate with a paper towel for 1 minute. Remove and let cool (this helps dry out the tortillas).
Place the tortilla wrap over the working surface, add BBQ sauce over it and spread it evenly.
Add the shredded chicken pieces, chopped onion, bell pepper and green onion on it.
Then add the shredded cheese and give a fold to the tortilla to make a half moon shape.
Microwave for 1 minute until cheese is melted completely. (If you have the luxury of hot plate place this tortilla in the nice hot pan with a little bit of oil and get both sides nice crispy).
Cut it and enjoy this dorm room BBQ chicken Quesadilla with sour cream or any other dipping of your choice.