Description
Culinary magic happens with these crispy oven-baked quesadillas, where golden cheese melts between tortillas to create a perfect crunch. Packed with savory fillings and baked to perfection, you’ll discover a quick, delightful meal that satisfies hunger and taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) cooked chicken
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) chopped onions
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) chopped bell peppers
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) sour cream
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F, preparing a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal crispiness.
- Arrange tortillas in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap on the prepared sheet.
- Distribute cheese evenly across each tortilla, creating a smooth, consistent base layer.
- Add cooked chicken, diced onions, and chopped bell peppers over the cheese, maintaining a balanced distribution.
- Season the filling with salt and pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Carefully place a second tortilla on top of each prepared base, gently pressing to seal the ingredients.
- Drizzle olive oil across the surface of each quesadilla, ensuring a light, even coating for golden browning.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, rotating halfway through to achieve uniform crispness.
- Remove from oven when edges turn golden brown and tortillas become crisp and slightly puffy.
- Allow quesadillas to cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing into wedges.
- Serve immediately with complementary sides like sour cream or fresh salsa for added zest.
Notes
- Swap protein options by using black beans, tofu, or pulled pork instead of chicken for diverse dietary needs.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like monterey jack, cheddar, or pepper jack to enhance flavor complexity.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas to accommodate specific dietary restrictions without compromising texture.
- Prevent soggy bottoms by patting vegetables dry and avoiding excess moisture before assembling quesadillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg