Easy Baked Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas (Print)
Crispy baked quesadillas with tender spiced chicken and melted cheese, ready in 35 minutes.
# Ingredient list:
→ Chicken Seasoning
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Cheese
07 - 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
→ Vegetables & Extras
08 - 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
09 - 1/4 cup chopped green onions
10 - 8 medium (8-inch) flour tortillas
11 - 2 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss shredded chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly coated.
03 - Place 4 tortillas on work surface. Distribute seasoned chicken, cheese, bell pepper, and green onions evenly over each, leaving 1/2-inch border.
04 - Top with remaining tortillas and press gently to seal. Brush both sides with melted butter or olive oil.
05 - Place on prepared baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes, flip, and bake 7-8 minutes until golden and crisp.
06 - Cool 2 minutes, cut into wedges. Serve warm with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The oven method gives you restaurant style crispiness without standing at the stove flipping individual quesadillas
- You can prep everything ahead and bake when ready making them perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining
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- Dont skip the parchment paper or the cheese might stick and youll lose that beautiful bottom crust
- Letting them rest for just two minutes after baking makes a huge difference in how cleanly they cut
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- Room temperature tortillas are less likely to crack when you fold them
- A pizza cutter makes the cleanest cuts and won't drag the cheese out like a knife can