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Sheet Pan Quesadillas
These scrumptious party-sized sheet pan quesadillas stuffed with beans, corn, and a seasoned cheesy chicken filling make dinner a breeze!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 507 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken cooked and shredded
- 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
- 15 ounce can corn drained and rinsed
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 ounce bag Mexican shredded cheese
- 12 flour taco-size tortillas
Optional garnishes
- salsa
- guacamole
- sour cream
- cilantro
- Jalapeno peppers or Cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
- Lightly grease a sheet pan.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder and garlic powder.
- Line the sheet pan with the tortillas letting half of the tortilla to overhang the sides of the pan so that you can fold them over onto the mixture.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly onto the center of the tortillas then top with shredded cheese.
- Fold each tortilla that is overhanging to cover the chicken mixture and place 2-3 additional tortillas over the center where any meat mixture is still showing.
- Place a 2nd sheet pan on top of the tortillas to hold the down in place.
- Bake for 20 minutes
- Then remove the top sheet pan and cook uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cut into triangles or squares.
- Top with your favorite garnishes.
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Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitute ground beef or ground turkey for chicken.
- For vegetarian or vegan option, use sautéed mushrooms, onions, zucchini, red peppers, etc. and vegan cheese.
- Omit the corn and /or beans if desired.
- Use shredded cheddar, Monterey jack or Queso fresco in place of a Mexican blend of cheese.
- If you like them spicy, add sliced jalapenos or cayenne pepper before adding the cheese on top.
- Nutritional information does not include additional garnishes
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
507kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
1009mg
(42%)
Potassium
691mg
(20%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
505IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
344mg
(34%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 507
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 507kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1009mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 691mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 505IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 344mg | 34% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.