Baked Chicken Quesadillas
Baked Chicken Quesadillas are a deliciously cheesy comfort food that blends savory chicken, colorful veggies, and gooey melted cheese all wrapped in crispy tortillas. Perfect for game nights or a cozy dinner, these quesadillas are quick to prepare and customizable with your favorite ingredients. With a golden-brown exterior and mouthwatering fillings, they are sure to impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (4 quesadillas) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (1 cup cheddar, 1 cup Monterey Jack)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup diced sweet onion
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- Sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook seasoned chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and chop into pieces.
- Sauté diced onions and bell peppers in the same skillet for about 5 minutes until softened.
- On each tortilla, layer shredded cheese, chicken pieces, sautéed veggies, and top with more cheese before folding in half.
- Place quesadillas on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Let cool slightly, then slice into wedges and serve warm with sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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