Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla Packed Lunch for Teens

This buffalo chicken quesadilla is the kind of lunch idea that will make your teen’s day! It’s the #1 way to use up those last few tortillas, shredded cheese, and chicken!

Keep reading, and I’ll show you how to assemble and pack this cheesy quesadilla into the lunchbox so the tortilla stays toasty and crisp.

Easy Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla

Sometimes packing leftovers for lunch can be just as delicious as the meal the night before; in this case, we’re talking about my Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Tacos.

Instead of repurposing them as tacos, I like to grill the shredded Buffalo chicken mixture into this cheesy quesadilla- it’s quite a hit with teens and easy to pack for lunch.

Of course, you could use this quesadilla idea with any kind of leftovers- chicken, pork, beef, beans, and even deli-cuts. Just cut the meat into smaller pieces, add cheese, and voila!

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What is in a Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla

Here’s what you’ll need to make these quesadillas happen:

• Flour tortillas: more pliable.
• Shredded Buffalo Chicken: or toss ½ cup shredded chicken with 2 tablespoons of your favorite sauce.
• Shredded Cheddar cheese: makes everything tastes better!
• Blue cheese: optional, but does compliment the Buffalo sauce flavor
• Ranch dressing: makes a great dip for the quesadilla.
• Snacks: fresh fruit and veggies to balance out the lunch.

Related: More Lunch Ideas for Teens

How to Pack a Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla for Lunch

Want to pack this buffalo chicken quesadilla in the lunch box so it tastes just as delicious hours later? I’ll show you how to do just that right below.

1. Assemble
   Top a tortilla with the chicken, cheese, and remaining tortilla. Grill it in a greased non-stick pan over medium-high heat until the cheese is melted.
2. Keep it toasty
   Allow the quesadilla to cool down to room temperature before cutting it into 3 triangles. This prevents steam from building up in the lunch container, which makes the tortilla soggy.
3. Pack it up
   To keep the quesadilla crispy, pack it into a compartmentalized lunch container, keeping it separate from the fruit and veggies.
4. Don’t forget the sauce
   Fill a mini sauce container with the Ranch dressing and pack it into a lunch bag with the lunch container and an ice pack.

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