Description
Baked Chicken Quesadillas are a crispy, cheesy, and satisfying meal featuring seasoned chicken, melty cheese, and tortillas baked to perfection for an easy family-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté bell pepper and onion until softened, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat.
- Place tortillas on a flat surface and evenly distribute the chicken mixture and both cheeses over one half of each tortilla. Fold over to close.
- Arrange quesadillas on the prepared baking sheet and lightly spray the tops with cooking spray for crispiness.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and cut into wedges.
- Serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Customize with your favorite veggies or beans.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg