Best Easy Cheesy Baked Chicken Quesadillas Recipes
OVEN BAKED CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
This is how to make multiple Quesadillas in one batch, rather than making them one by one on the stove! They are crispy and stuffed with Fajita flavoured chicken, onion, capsicum/bell peppers and of course cheese. Use this technique to make quesadillas with anything you want - just ensure you cool the filling. See recipe VIDEO below the recipe to see how crispy these are!
Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Categories Dinner
Time 31m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place Chicken ingredients in a bowl and mix to coat chicken.
- Heat oil in skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 1 minute. Then add capsicum and cook for 2 minutes until starting to soften. Transfer into bowl.
- Return skillet to the stove. Add chicken and cook until browned. Add to same bowl. Set aside until the filling cools (to speed it up, cover and refrigerate, and/or spread out on plate).
- Preheat oven to 220C / 430F (standard) or 200C/390F (fan / convection).
- Spray baking tray lightly with olive oil. Heat in the oven while you assemble the quesadillas.
- Divide the filling between the tortillas, covering half the surface. Top with cheese. Fold in half and press down gently but firmly.
- Remove baking tray from oven. Transfer quesadillas onto tray (you should hear a soft sizzle).
- Bake for 8 minutes. Then turn the quesadillas (over the folded edge) then press down with the egg flip. Bake for a further 8 minutes or until the surface is crispy.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 233 g, Calories 448 kcal, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 561 mg, Fiber 3.4 g, Sugar 4.1 g, UnsaturatedFat 15.2 g
CHEESY QUESADILLAS
We serve these quesadillas as chili dippers or load them up with salsa and sour cream for a super starter. -Terri Keeney, Greeley, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place the tortillas on a greased baking sheet. Combine the cheese and salsa; spread over half of each tortilla. Fold over. , Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Cut into wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 406mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
BAKED CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
"I created these after ordering something similar at a local restaurant," explains Deborah Hord of Concord, North Carolina. "My husband loves the crispy tortillas and spicy filling."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Coat one side of two tortillas with cooking spray; place coated side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Top each with chicken, tomatoes and cheese. Cover with remaining tortillas; spritz tops with cooking spray., Bake at 450° for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into wedges. Garnish with lettuce, olives and tomatoes if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
QUICK CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
With a few simple shortcut ingredients, you can have warm and cheesy homemade quesadillas on the dinner table in less than half an hour. If you need to master the basic steps of how to make chicken quesadilla, this is the place to start.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. In small bowl, mix chicken and salsa.
- Spray 1 side of 1 tortilla with cooking spray; place sprayed side down on work surface. Layer with one-fourth of the chicken mixture and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Top with another tortilla; spray top of tortilla with cooking spray.
- Cook in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes, carefully turning after 2 minutes, until golden brown. Repeat with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture and cheese. To serve, cut quesadillas into wedges. Serve with sour cream and, if desired, additional salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Quesadilla, Sodium 1360 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g
EASY CHEESY BAKED CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
An easy and delicious way to prepare quesadillas, suitable for a snack or serve with rice for a meal! The best part, you don't need prepackaged taco seasoning to flavor the meat! Serve with Salsa, sour cream, and guacamole. Ta-da! This recipe can easily be doubled or halved.
Provided by ClaireBear123
Categories Chicken
Time 25m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- preheat oven to 350.
- cut chicken into small pieces.
- add chicken, onion & butter to fryingpan, sautee over medium heat until chicken is no longer pink.
- while chicken cooks: place 4 tortillas on cookie sheet and spread a thin layer of refried beans on each, then top with 1/4 cup cheese.
- once chicken is cooked, lower heat and add chili powder, paprika, and ground cumin, stir well.
- divide chicken and onions among tortillas, spread evenly on top of cheese, top with 1/4 cup cheese on each.
- top with another tortilla.
- bake for 10 minutes.
- Optional: melt 3 tbs. butter and brush on the top of each tortilla, broil until crispy and golden!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1368.4, Fat 60.6, SaturatedFat 27.1, Cholesterol 168.5, Sodium 2332.1, Carbohydrate 141.9, Fiber 15.6, Sugar 6.6, Protein 63.2
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