Description
These Baked Chicken Quesadillas are a cheesy, crispy, and easy-to-make dish filled with seasoned chicken, sautéed vegetables, and melty cheese, all baked to golden perfection. A quick and family-friendly meal that’s perfect for busy nights!
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts (or thighs), cubed
2 tablespoons fajita seasoning (or taco seasoning)
1 tablespoon avocado oil (or vegetable oil)
1 small onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
Cooking oil spray (or vegetable oil for greasing)
4 flour tortillas
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Optional Toppings:
Guacamole
Pico de gallo
Sour cream
Instructions
Prep: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly grease the paper with cooking spray or brush with vegetable oil.
Season the Chicken: Toss cubed chicken in fajita seasoning until evenly coated. Set aside while the oven preheats.
Cook the Chicken: Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté the sliced onion and bell peppers for about 3-4 minutes, until softened. Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and stir to combine. Remove from heat.
Assemble the Quesadillas: Place tortillas on a flat surface. Spoon the chicken and veggie mixture onto one half of each tortilla. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, then fold the tortilla over.
Bake: Place the quesadillas on the prepared baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking oil. Bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
Serve: Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve with guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream.
Notes
Spicy Option: Add jalapeños or cayenne pepper to the chicken or veggies for extra heat.
Vegetarian Option: Skip the chicken and add black beans, corn, or sautéed mushrooms for a vegetarian-friendly version.
Cheese Variations: Swap out the cheddar and Monterey Jack for other cheeses like pepper jack, mozzarella, or a Mexican cheese blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Mexican, Tex-Mex, Family Meal
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
