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April 7, 2013

Buffalo Chicken Dip Quesadillas


Buffalo Chicken Dip Quesadillas | www.chocolatemoosey.com

It’s no surprise that more and more people are becoming budget conscious. After all, prices keep going up without any sign of relief. I’m one of the few lucky ones who doesn’t live paycheck to paycheck, but it hasn’t always been this way. Earning my college degree while trying to afford groceries was no easy feat, and I relied on canned foods a lot, including canned chicken. That is what makes these Buffalo Chicken Dip Quesadillas more affordable. Not only is it cheaper than buying fresh chicken breast, it makes dinner much quicker to prepare, something essential to most households, whether you are running to your next class, feeding your kids right before evening activities, or just plain exhausted from working all day. That is why #SundaySupper is bringing you budget-friendly recipe ideas to help you and your family survive in this economy.


Buffalo Chicken Dip Quesadillas | www.chocolatemoosey.com

I got the idea to turn buffalo chicken dip into quesadillas from Lane of Supper For A Steal when she mentioned about making quesadillas with my jalapeno popper dip. Since dip isn’t acceptable for a meal, shoving it into tortillas makes it all better. Quesadillas can be dinner if you pair it with vegetables or rice for a side. They also make great appetizers for a party, especially with the various sports games going on. Super Bowl, March Madness, that random hockey game. Or if you don’t watch sports, have movie night. Or a just-because-I-can party.


Buffalo Chicken Dip Quesadillas | www.chocolatemoosey.com

Cream cheese is hit or miss with being cheap. My grocery store recently put it on sale for 99 cents each, and that’s when I stock up. I think right now I have 6 blocks of cream cheese for both dinner and dessert ideas. Normally cream cheese is almost $2 a block! To make it a little healthier, you can use the Neufchatel cheese, which is lower in fat than regular cream cheese. I tried to incorporate some vegetables by using green pepper. You can substitute celery as well.


Buffalo Chicken Dip Quesadillas | www.chocolatemoosey.com

According to my grocery bill, these Buffalo Chicken Dip Quesadillas cost me roughly $8. Of course prices may vary on location, availability, prices, and sales, but if you time it correctly, these quesadillas make an affordable (and fun!) meal.
Buffalo Chicken Dip Quesadillas

Buffalo Chicken Dip Quesadillas

Yield: 5

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped (roughly 1/2 cup)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (12.5 ounce) can of chicken breast in water, drained and broken into smaller pieces
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into 16 pieces
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 10 flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, melt butter. Add onion, garlic, and green pepper. Cook for 5 minutes. Add the chicken, hot sauce, and ranch. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes. Add in cream cheese, a few pieces at a time, and stir until melted and smooth. Stir in cheese and cook until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat.
  2. In another large skillet, place one tortilla. Spread some of the dip on top then top with another tortilla (alternatively, you can place one tortilla down, spread some of the dip on only half of the tortilla, then fold the remaining half over it). Cook until the bottom is brown. Flip the tortilla and cook until the other side is brown. Remove and cut. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

Notes

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Filed Under: Chicken + Turkey, Sandwiches + More Tagged With: 30 minute recipes, buffalo chicken, hot sauce, tortillas

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Comments

  1. Renee says

    April 7, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    Brilliant idea to make the quesadillas with the dip. Plus it’s a great change from regular Mexican flavored ones. Cheese, spicy goodness for sure.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      April 9, 2013 at 10:32 PM

      It’s amazing what you can stuff into a quesadilla, right? Thanks Renee!

      Reply
  2. Lane @ Supper for a Steal says

    April 7, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    This is like the perfect quesadilla! I seriously want to hid a little buffalo chicken dip next time I make it and shove it in the tortilla.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      April 9, 2013 at 10:33 PM

      I had to stop myself from eating the dip itself so I could take pictures haha thanks Lane!

      Reply
  3. Jen @JuanitasCocina says

    April 7, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Girl, I need two of these.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      April 9, 2013 at 10:33 PM

      Me too ;) thanks!

      Reply
  4. Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

    April 7, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    You have to admit this is one of the best dishes! I love Buffalo Chicken Dip and in quesadillas is so perfect!!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      April 9, 2013 at 10:33 PM

      Probably one of my favorite dinners so far! Thanks Jennifer.

      Reply
  5. Wendy (The Weekend Gourmet) says

    April 7, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    We always have tortillas in the house…all of these ingredients, actually. Hubs would love these with the NBA playoffs coming soon!!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      April 9, 2013 at 10:34 PM

      Oh great idea! Thanks Wendy!

      Reply
  6. Family Foodie says

    April 7, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    How fun! We make quesadillas all the time at our house and look forward to trying this recipe!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      April 9, 2013 at 10:36 PM

      Quesadilla party! Thanks Isabel.

      Reply
  7. Bea says

    April 7, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Sounds and looks amazing, Carla.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      April 9, 2013 at 10:36 PM

      Thanks Bea!

      Reply
  8. Liz says

    April 7, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    Cheesy, spicy, full flavored, and oh, so yummy! Love your quesadillas!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      April 9, 2013 at 10:36 PM

      Thanks Liz!

      Reply
  9. Diana @GourmetDrizzles says

    April 7, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Mmmmm!!! Carla, this looks and sounds incredible. Total comfort, yummy, budget-friendly food ;-)

    Reply
    • Carla says

      April 9, 2013 at 10:39 PM

      Thanks Diana!

      Reply
  10. Dorothy at ShockinglyDelicious says

    April 7, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    Great idea!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      April 9, 2013 at 10:39 PM

      Thanks Dorothy!

      Reply
  11. Tammi @ Momma's Meals says

    April 7, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    These have me and my husband written all over it!! YUMMY!!!!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      April 9, 2013 at 10:39 PM

      Thanks Tammi!

      Reply
  12. Cindys Recipes and Writings says

    April 7, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    good switch up on a standard quesadilla!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      April 9, 2013 at 10:40 PM

      Thanks Cindy!

      Reply
  13. Laura | Small Wallet, Big Appetite says

    April 8, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Hubby would love it is we are more Buffalo recipes, this looks like a great new way to get that flavour.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      April 9, 2013 at 10:40 PM

      Definitely one of my new favorite dinners. Thanks Laura!

      Reply
  14. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    April 8, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    Carla, this is one good lookin’ quesadilla. I love buffalo chicken dip! Yum!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      April 9, 2013 at 10:41 PM

      Thanks Jennie!

      Reply
  15. Sarah Reid, RHNC (@jo_jo_ba) says

    April 8, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Used to love buffalo chicken, I miss it now when the fam comes home from the local wing joint!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      April 9, 2013 at 10:41 PM

      Aw I’m sorry. I’ll eat one in your honor!

      Reply
  16. Conni @FoodieArmyWife says

    April 8, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    What a lovely twist on this dish!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      April 9, 2013 at 10:42 PM

      Thanks Conni!

      Reply
  17. Melissa says

    January 10, 2015 at 2:29 PM

    Is there a way to do this in the crockpot? Sounds amazing!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      January 10, 2015 at 8:17 PM

      I don’t have experience with cooking in a crock pot. Are you looking to “set and forget it” for the day? You can cook the filling in the crock pot as directed then leave it in there and keep it on warm on the lowest setting, but I wouldn’t recommend leaving it in there to cook for 6-8 hours.

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        January 13, 2015 at 2:18 PM

        I made this yesterday- without the crockpot- and it was amazing! Probably won’t eat quesadillas any other way. Thank you!

        Reply
        • Carla says

          January 13, 2015 at 2:20 PM

          Awesome! So happy you enjoyed it :)

          Reply
  18. Teresa Steward says

    July 28, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    Dear Sally,
    Have been looking for a dip recipe similar to cracker barrel’ s for their quesadillas do you have anything similar. Just not real spicey hot. Love both Philly and chicken Alfredo ideas for quesadillas can’t wait to try them both!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      July 28, 2015 at 5:23 PM

      Hi Teresa – I’m not familiar with Cracker Barrel’s dip recipe. Can you describe it for me?

      Reply
  19. Kabrina says

    April 9, 2018 at 5:12 PM

    The link on this page for the buffalo chicken dip isn’t working.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      April 10, 2018 at 11:26 AM

      Thank you – fixed now!

      Reply
      • Kabrina Harwell says

        April 10, 2018 at 9:52 PM

        Awesome! I can’t wait to make this! Thank you!

        Reply

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