Description
Savor the delightful flavors of our Chicken Sheet Pan Quesadilla, a family-friendly dish that combines tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and melted cheese—all baked to crispy perfection. This quick and easy recipe not only delivers on taste but also makes cleanup a breeze with just one pan required. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this quesadilla promises to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Sour cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté sliced onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced chicken along with cumin and chili powder; cook until browned and cooked through (about 8-10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- On one half of each tortilla, layer cheese followed by a generous scoop of the chicken mixture; top with more cheese and fold them over.
- Arrange filled tortillas on a parchment-lined baking sheet; bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before slicing into wedges; serve with sour cream or salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg