Description
Baked Chicken Quesadillas are a crispy, cheesy, and family-friendly meal made with seasoned chicken and melted cheese, baked to golden perfection for an easy and mess-free dinner.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 6 large flour tortillas
- Cooking spray or olive oil, for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cheese, salsa, cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder. Stir until well mixed.
- Lay out tortillas and spoon an equal amount of the chicken mixture on one half of each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half over the filling to form a half-moon shape.
- Place quesadillas on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray or brush the tops with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool slightly, then slice into wedges. Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or extra salsa.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy shortcut.
- Add cooked bell peppers or onions for extra flavor and texture.
- Make ahead and reheat in the oven or air fryer for a quick lunch or snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg