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Sheet Pan Quesadillas Recipe

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 people 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Description

These Sheet Pan Quesadillas are a game-changer for quick and easy meals! Perfect for feeding a crowd, they’re packed with a flavorful chicken, bean, and corn filling, melty Monterey Jack cheese, and baked to golden perfection. This sheet pan method makes assembly a breeze and ensures every bite is crispy and delicious.


Ingredients

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For the Filling:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 jalapeños, finely diced (adjust to taste)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn, fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For Assembly:

  • 8 large burrito-size flour tortillas
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

For the Filling:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Sauté Vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced red bell pepper, jalapeños, and garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the peppers are softened and the garlic is fragrant.
  3. Add Remaining Filling Ingredients: Stir in the black beans, corn, and shredded rotisserie chicken.
  4. Season: Sprinkle the mixture with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Set Aside: Remove the skillet from heat and set the filling aside.

For Assembly:

  1. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Layer Bottom Tortillas: Place 4 tortillas on the sheet pan, letting the edges of the tortillas hang slightly over the sides of the pan (these will fold over the top later).
  3. Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the tortillas.
  4. Add Filling: Spread the filling mixture evenly on top of the cheese.
  5. Top with Tortillas: Place the other 4 tortillas on top.
  6. Brush with Butter: Brush the tops of the tortillas with melted butter.
  7. Seal Quesadillas: Fold the overhanging edges of the bottom tortillas up and over the top tortillas to seal the quesadilla. Press gently to ensure everything stays in place.

Bake:

  1. Press and Bake: Place another sheet of parchment paper and a pan or an oven-safe weight directly on top of the quesadillas to press them down while they bake. This ensures a crispy, evenly cooked quesadilla.
  2. Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy.
  3. Cut: Remove from the oven, and carefully cut the quesadillas into squares or wedges.

Serve:

  1. Serve: Serve the sheet pan quesadillas warm, with optional toppings such as salsa, sour cream, fresh cilantro, diced red onion, or sliced jalapeños. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Adjust the spice level by adding more or less jalapeños.
  • Use any shredded cheese you prefer, such as cheddar or a Mexican blend.
  • Customize the filling with other vegetables like onions or zucchini.
  • For a vegetarian option, omit the chicken and add more beans or vegetables.
  • If you don’t have a weight, use another baking sheet to press down the quesadillas.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauces.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Serving
  • Calories: 400kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg