Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla Pie
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla Pie
Description
This pie begins by lining a deep 9-inch pie plate with three overlapping flour tortillas pressed on the bottom and sides to form a shell. The filling consists of cooked shredded chicken tossed with sharp cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro, salt, and pepper for flavor. A simple batter containing eggs, milk, flour, and baking powder is whisked until smooth and poured over the filling, which cooks into a tender, cakey layer around the fillings.
Baking at a high temperature browns the cheese topping and crisps the tortillas slightly, while the interior remains moist and rich. The dish combines savory chicken and cheese with a light, tender crumb created by the batter, providing a textural contrast between soft filling and crispy edges.
It's a mild-flavored dish best suited for those liking a gentle cheese and chicken combination. Variations can add spicier elements like canned green chiles or pickled jalapeños to introduce heat.
Ingredients
- 3 flour tortilla 10-inch, white or wheat
- vegetable oil spray or canola oil spray, cooking spray
- 3 cups chicken I used about 1 1/2 pounds chicken - see note, cooked shredded
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded (about 2 cups, sharp
- ½ cup cilantro fresh, minced
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F, making sure an oven rack is in the middle position. Grease a 9-inch deep dish pie plate with cooking spray. Overlap and layer the three tortillas (kind of in a cloverleaf pattern), pressing them into the dish, so that the bottom and sides of the pie plate are evenly covered with tortilla. In a medium bowl, toss the shredded chicken with 1 cup of the cheese, cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Spread the mixture into the pie plate.
- In the same bowl that the chicken mixture was in (no need to wash it), whisk together the eggs, milk, flour, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt until smooth. Slowly pour this liquid mixture into the pie plate covering the chicken evenly. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake for 25 minutes, until the surface is golden brown. Let the casserole rest 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This recipe uses a mild flavor profile; adding canned green chiles or pickled jalapeños can add spiciness.
- Prepared shredded chicken is required; cooking methods can vary as noted in the original recipe.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 431kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 156mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 503mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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