Crispy Baked Chicken Quesadillas

Crispy Baked Chicken Quesadillas

Cheesy, crispy baked chicken quesadillas are perfect to serve on weeknights! Layered with creamy chicken, topped with sautéed peppers and onions, and finished with melty cheese. Serve them with guacamole, sour cream, and fresh salsa for a family-pleasing meal!

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
12 mins
Total Time:
32 mins

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon oil (plus more)
• 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
• ½ onion, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
• 1-2 minced chipotle peppers + 1-2 tablespoons adobo sauce
• ½ teaspoon EACH: adobo seasoning, ground cumin, garlic powder
• 2 cups shredded chicken
• 1 ½ cups shredded melting cheese (such as Monterey Jack)
• 6-8 flour tortillas (fajita size)

Directions:

1. PREP: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 425ºF. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper (or foil, sprayed with cooking spray) and set aside.
2. SAUTE: Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it’s super hot. Add the peppers and onions and cook for roughly 1-2 minutes or until the peppers start to smell fragrant and soften a little. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. QUESADILLAS: In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chipotle pepper(s), adobo sauce, adobo seasoning, ground cumin, and garlic powder until a smooth paste form. Stir in the chicken and shredded cheese and continue to stir until thoroughly combined. On a clean work surface, lay out a tortilla. Spoon 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture on one half of the tortilla, followed by a thin layer of peppers and onions (on the same side). Then fold the other side of the tortilla over the filling (so it looks like a flat taco.)
4. BAKE: Place the prepared quesadillas on the baking tray in a single layer and brush with oil (or spray with cooking spray.) Bake for 12-14 minutes (flipping about 1/2 way through) until golden brown and crispy. Serve with homemade guacamole salsa, blender salsa, pico de gallo, or salsa verde.

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