Craving a quick and flavorful meal? Look no further than oven-baked chicken quesadillas! These quesadillas are a delightful combination of tender chicken, melted cheese, and a burst of Mexican flavors, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. With endless possibilities for fillings and toppings, oven chicken quesadillas offer a customizable meal that's perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual weeknight dinner or a fun party appetizer. Dive into this culinary adventure and discover the secrets to crafting the ultimate oven chicken quesadilla, ensuring a tantalizing experience that will satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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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.
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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
CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
This is a great recipe for parties. I freeze the leftovers; they reheat quite well. The zesty chicken and cooked peppers are a succulent delight when mixed with the melted cheeses. Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa.
Provided by Heather
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 55m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler. Grease a baking sheet.
- Toss the chicken with the fajita seasoning, then spread onto the baking sheet. Place under the broiler and cook until the chicken pieces are no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the green bell peppers, red bell peppers, onion, and chicken. Cook and stir until the vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes.
- Layer half of each tortilla with the chicken and vegetable mixture, then sprinkle with the Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and Monterey Jack. Fold the tortillas in half and Place onto a baking sheet.
- Bake quesadillas in the preheated oven until the cheeses have melted, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 504.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with salt, pepper and taco seasoning. Add the chicken to the skillet and saute over medium-high heat until done, about 4 minute per side. Remove from the skillet and dice into cubes. Set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet over high heat. Throw in the onions and peppers and cook until the peppers have a few dark brown/black areas, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sizzle 1/2 tablespoon of the butter in a separate skillet or griddle over medium heat and lay a flour tortilla in the skillet. Then build the quesadillas by laying grated cheese on the bottom tortilla, and then arranging the chicken and cooked peppers. Top with a little more grated cheese and top with a second tortilla.
- When the tortilla is golden on the first side, carefully flip the quesadilla to the other side, adding another 1/2 tablespoon butter to the skillet at the same time. Continue cooking until the second side is golden. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
- Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with Pico de Gallo.
- Dice up equal quantities of tomatoes and onions. Roughly chop the cilantro.
- Now, slice 1 or 2 jalapenos in half. With a spoon, scrape out the seeds. (If you like things spicy, leave in some of the white membranes.) Dice the jalapenos very finely; you want a hint of heat and jalapeno flavor, but you don't want to cause any fires. Now dump the four ingredients into a bowl.
- Slice the lime in half and squeeze the juice from half the lime into the bowl. Sprinkle with salt, and stir together until combined. Be sure to taste the pico de gallo and adjust the seasonings, adding salt or more diced jalapeno if needed.
OVEN CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
I've always loved going out for quesadillas. Then one day I came up with a recipe for making them in my oven. They cook in about 10 minutes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine chicken, onion, mozzarella and cheddar; set aside. Spray one side of each tortilla with cooking spray. Place tortilla greased side down on hot griddle. Place chicken on half of each tortilla. Fold over and cook over low for 1-2 minutes on each side of until tortilla is golden brown. Cut into wedges. Serve with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.
CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 9h50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Add the olive oil to a skillet over high heat. Throw in the onions and peppers and cook until the peppers have a few dark brown/black areas, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and set aside. Add the Perfect Grilled Chicken to the skillet and heat over medium-high heat until warmed through. Dice into cubes and set aside.
- Sizzle 1/2 tablespoon of the butter in a separate skillet or griddle over medium heat and lay a flour tortilla in the skillet. Then build the quesadillas by laying grated cheese on the bottom tortilla, and then arranging the chicken and cooked peppers over it. Top with a little more grated cheese and top with a second tortilla.
- When the tortilla is golden on the first side, carefully flip the quesadilla to the other side, adding another 1/2 tablespoon butter to the skillet at the same time. Continue cooking until the second side is golden. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
- Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with Pico de Gallo.
- Mix together the olive oil, honey, mustard, salt, thyme, oregano and lemon juice in a large shallow container.
- Pound the chicken breasts to uniform thickness and add them to the marinade. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 8 hours.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken in batches until golden brown on the first side, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown on the other side and cooked all the way through, another 4 to 5 minutes. Let the chicken cool.
- Transfer the chicken to freezer bags individually and in pairs, so it's easy to defrost the exact amount you need. Yield: 24 servings
- Slice 2 of the jalapenos in half. With a spoon, scrape out the seeds. (If you like things spicy, leave in some of the white membranes.) Dice the jalapenos very finely; you want a hint of heat and jalapeno flavor, but you don't want to cause any fires. Now dump the jalapenos, cilantro, tomatoes and onions in a bowl.
- Slice the lime in half and squeeze the juice from half the lime into the bowl. Sprinkle with salt, and stir together until combined. Be sure to taste the pico de gallo and adjust the seasonings, adding salt or more diced jalapeno if needed.
CHICKEN CHILI SHEET PAN QUESADILLA
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Brush a half sheet pan or rimmed cookie sheet with half of the butter.
- Arrange 2 tortillas along the longest side of the sheet pan with half hanging over the rim; repeat with the other long side of the pan. Place one tortilla, also half hanging over, at each end. Place 1 tortilla in the center so the whole bottom of the sheet pan is covered.
- Sprinkle evenly with half of the shredded cheese, all of the chicken, taco seasoning, chiles, corn and olives. Place spoonfuls of the salsa over the top and spread evenly. Top with the remaining cheese.
- Place 1 tortilla in the center of the pan, on top of the filling, and then fold up the overhanging tortillas so that the filling is completely covered. Brush with the remaining butter, top with another sheet pan and press down firmly.
- Bake until the tortillas are crispy and the inside is melted and hot, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Carefully remove the top sheet pan. Slice the quesadilla into squares and serve with avocado, sour cream, lime and cilantro.
BAKED CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
I love to order quesadillas when eating out, and so I came up with this recipe to use at home. These are delicious as an appetizer or light meal.
Provided by Mommy Fawns
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 8 slices, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Saute chicken with taco seasoning.
- Preheat oven to 350*.
- Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. Mix in seasoned chicken, bell peppers, and onion. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Layer cheese, chicken, bacon, and cheese on tortilla. Top with another tortilla. Brush top with oil.
- Bake about 10 minutes on cookie sheet.
- Cut each quesadilla into fourths.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.9, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 262.3, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.6, Protein 26.1
CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
We love to eat these for dinner; they're fast and easy. They are low in fat too! You can also throw in some rice and add sour cream for dipping along with the salsa. I cook the chicken in the oven (marinated in luisiana hot sauce and salsa) and then I make the Quesadillas when the chicken is still hot. You can also use previously cooked chicken.
Provided by rumpie1
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place one tortilla in fry pan sprayed with cooking spray.
- Scoop one tablespoon of salsa onto tortilla and spread over to cover it (not too much).
- Layer 1/2 each of the cheese, chicken and green onion.
- Place another tortilla on top, spray tortilla with cooking spray.
- Heat until golden brown, then turn over and brown other side.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and ingredients.
- Slice in pie wedges.
- Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 652, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 70.8, Sodium 1103, Carbohydrate 73.3, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 3.2, Protein 33.5
BAKED QUESADILLAS
If you don't like frying them, try baking! Quesadillas can be made with whatever filling ingredients you have on hand and can easily be made into a vegetarian meal. (I've merely included what I normally use.) Ingredient amounts are very rough, adjust to suit your taste. You can saute the veggies first if you like, but I personally can't tell a difference in taste, so I leave them raw.
Provided by lucky ladybug
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 20m
Yield 2 quesadillas, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Lay out two tortillas on two baking sheets.
- Sprinkle a layer of cheese over each tortilla.
- Sprinkle other toppings over each tortilla.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the fillings.
- Lay the other tortillas on top.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and tortillas have reached desired crispiness.
- Top with salsa and sour cream.
- Other ideas: fill with onions, jalapenos, tomatoes, cilantro, whatever leftover meats you have on hand, diced or ground. You could also top with guacamole.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh tortillas, chicken, and vegetables will give your quesadillas the best flavor.
- Season your chicken well: Don't be afraid to use a generous amount of spices and herbs when seasoning your chicken. This will help to give your quesadillas a lot of flavor.
- Cook your chicken thoroughly: Make sure that your chicken is cooked all the way through before adding it to your quesadillas. This will help to prevent foodborne illness.
- Use a variety of cheeses: Different cheeses will give your quesadillas different flavors and textures. Try using a combination of cheddar, mozzarella, and pepper jack cheese.
- Don't overcrowd your quesadillas: If you overcrowd your quesadillas, they will be difficult to flip and cook evenly.
- Serve your quesadillas with your favorite toppings: Quesadillas can be served with a variety of toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and Pico de Gallo.
Conclusion:
Chicken quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and they can also be served as an appetizer or snack. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a chicken quesadilla recipe that everyone will love.
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