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Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla Pie

Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 3 10-inch flour tortillas, white or wheat
  • Vegetable or canola oil cooking spray
  • 3 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (I used about 1 1/2 pounds chicken - see note)
  • 8 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded (about 2 cups)
  • ½ ½ cup minced fresh cilantro
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 2 large eggs
  • 1 1 cup milk
  • 1 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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

  • Chicken: I use this method to cook chicken. 
  • Spiciness: this dish is extremely mild in spiciness. If you want to kick it up a notch, consider adding a can of green chiles or chopped, jarred pickled jalapenos.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% 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.