Description
Savor sheet pan chicken quesadillas that combine zesty Mexican flavors with easy weeknight convenience. Crispy tortillas packed with tender chicken, melted cheese, and colorful peppers promise a quick, delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
Seasonings and Oil:
- 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
- Olive oil spray or drizzle
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 425°F and lightly coat a large sheet pan with olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Massage fajita seasoning into shredded chicken, ensuring each strand is thoroughly coated with robust flavor.
- Arrange three tortillas on the sheet pan, slightly overlapping to create a complete base layer.
- Evenly scatter seasoned chicken across the tortillas, creating a uniform protein distribution.
- Sprinkle chopped bell peppers and onions over the chicken, ensuring colorful vegetable coverage.
- Generously layer cheese across the vegetable and chicken surface for maximum melting potential.
- Carefully place the remaining three tortillas on top, gently pressing down to seal the quesadilla layers.
- Position a second sheet pan directly on top, applying light pressure to compress the quesadilla structure.
- Bake for 20 minutes, maintaining consistent heat to develop crispy edges and melt cheese thoroughly.
- Remove the top sheet pan and continue baking 5-10 minutes until tortillas turn golden brown and edges crisp.
- Allow quesadillas to rest for 2-3 minutes, then slice into wedges for serving.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by marinating chicken in fajita seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking to enhance taste depth.
- Swap regular tortillas with whole wheat or gluten-free options for dietary accommodations without compromising texture.
- Cut vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent flavor distribution throughout the quesadillas.
- Experiment with protein alternatives like black beans, pulled pork, or shredded turkey for varied meal experiences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg