Description
Delicious and crispy oven-baked chicken quesadillas filled with shredded chicken, cheese, and colorful bell peppers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Cooking spray or olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, bell peppers, red onion, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Lay out four tortillas on a clean surface. Evenly distribute the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, leaving about 1/2 inch around the edges. If desired, sprinkle chopped cilantro over the filling.
- Top each filled tortilla with another tortilla to create a quesadilla.
- Carefully transfer the quesadillas to the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray or brush with olive oil to help them crisp up in the oven.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy. Flip the quesadillas halfway through baking for even crispness.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing into wedges. Serve warm with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
- You can also substitute the chicken with cooked ground beef or black beans for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg