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Crispy Sheet Pan Quesadillas with Chicken

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A quick and easy sheet pan quesadilla recipe featuring shredded chicken and Pepper Jack cheese, baked to crispy perfection for a flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch preferred)
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or leftover grilled chicken)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese
  • 1 medium bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
  • Sour cream or guacamole (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked shredded chicken with chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat evenly.
  3. Thinly slice the bell pepper and red onion.
  4. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Lay out 4 large flour tortillas flat on the sheet pan.
  6. Evenly spread the spiced chicken over half of each tortilla.
  7. Add sliced peppers and onions on top of the chicken.
  8. Sprinkle shredded Pepper Jack cheese over the vegetables.
  9. Fold the other half of each tortilla over the filling and press gently to seal.
  10. Brush or drizzle about 1 tablespoon olive oil over the tops of the quesadillas.
  11. Bake for 12-15 minutes until tortillas are crispy and golden and cheese is melted. Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even browning.
  12. Let quesadillas rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing into wedges.
  13. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve warm with sour cream or guacamole.

Notes

Use cooked chicken to avoid dryness. Thinly slice vegetables for even cooking. Brush olive oil on tortillas for crispiness. Rotate pan halfway through baking for even browning. For gluten-free, use corn tortillas but watch baking time. For dairy-free, use vegan cheese. Reheat leftovers in oven or toaster oven to maintain crispiness.

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