Sheet Pan Chicken Quesadillas

Sheet Pan Chicken Quesadillas is an easy dinner the whole family will love! Use leftover chicken for a delicious Taco Tuesday dinner idea!

Sheet pan quesadillas are so much fun to make! Piled high with whatever ingredients you love, then baked in the oven. Sour cream and fresh guacamole on the side are the perfect dippers to this crispy chicken quesadilla recipe.

You will love this post if you need an easy recipe for a busy weeknight meal! You’ll also love this recipe if you’re looking for a fun way to use leftover shredded rotisserie chicken. This recipe also freezes well, so you can cook one and eat it twice!

How to Make Sheet Pan Chicken Quesadillas

First, let’s gather the ingredients you’ll need:

This recipe starts with a simple chicken mixture, a bacon and cheddar dip from Aldi, mixed with shredded chicken.

Of course, you can use whatever you’d like inside your quesadilla!

Stuff it full of bell peppers, black beans, ground beef, and Monterey jack cheese for a great way to make a delicious meal on one sheet pan.

Other items you could create baked quesadillas with include grilled chicken mixed with chili powder, garlic powder, taco seasoning, and lots of cheddar cheese!

For this recipe, we’re taking a super easy cheat and using a store-bought dip to create a creamy quesadilla filling that is packed with flavor.

To start this recipe you’ll need shredded chicken for the chicken filling. Whether you boil boneless skinless chicken breasts on the stove with lots of seasoning (a hefty sprinkle of fajita seasoning is a great flavor enhancer!) or use a rotisserie chicken, shred up a mess of chicken.

In a large bowl with your shredded chicken, you’ll add the container of Bacon and Cheddar Dip from Aldi.

Of course, you don’t have to use this dip! You can use another dip you like but it adds a bunch of cheesy goodness to the recipe. The bacon and cheddar dip has cream cheese in it, so it creates a super creamy chicken filling.

Mix the chicken with the dip, then set it to the side.

To a baking tray, like this half-sheet pan, line it with parchment paper.

Want to know a pro tip? Crinkle your parchment paper, then flatten it out. It will hold its shape better on your sheet pan!

Grab some tortillas, and use whatever you like, corn tortillas are lovely. I had carb-smart tortillas on hand, so it worked out making this a lower carb-friendly meal! Yay.

Now, you’ll take your flour tortillas, and sprinkle shredded cheese on it. Add a spoonful of the chicken mixture to the cheese, then fold the tortilla in half. Smoosh it down with your hand to keep it shut!

You can use whatever cheese you like best!

Pepper Jack would be a great spicy addition. It’s a great melty cheese!

Lay these out on your sheet pan.

Baking Sheet Pan Chicken Quesadillas

Spray the top of the quesadillas with a neutral cooking spray, like avocado oil. This will help the top get golden brown and crispy! No more standing at the stove top, flipping melted cheese everywhere!

Preheat your oven to 425˚, and bake the tortillas until melted and the tops are golden brown.

It took about 20 minutes, but I was watching carefully towards the end. I definitely could have let these go another few minutes to get even more crispy!

These cheesy chicken quesadillas were made to be frozen, then popped into the air fryer later when I needed a last-minute lunch or dinner. You could also reheat these using an electric griddle or large skillet over medium heat.

If the oven isn’t your thing, you can certainly make these in a frying pan! Just lay the folded tortillas down in some butter, and fry on each side until crispy and the cheese is melted.

Serving these Homemade Quesadillas

Once your oven quesadillas come out, you can slice them and serve them right on the sheet pan!

Serve with pico de gallo, sour cream, ranch, and guacamole! A sprinkling of sliced green onions adds a pop of color to the meal and is a tasty addition!

These easy chicken quesadillas are a crowd favorite! Make mini ones and serve them as an appetizer at your next Super Bowl Party!

Frequently Asked Questions:

What temperature should quesadillas be cooked at?

If you’re using a cast-iron skillet you’ll cook the quesadillas over medium-high heat. Using an oven, you can bake them at 400-425˚.

Is butter or oil better for quesadillas?

Butter is great for cooking quesadillas! It will give you a super crispy and golden brown outside and adds a lot of rich flavors..s Using cooking oil is best if your frying your quesadillas on the stovetop.

Do you make quesadillas with one or two tortillas?

Doesn’t matter! I find it’s easier to make it with one, folded over. Using two is great, but when you go to flip the quesadilla over, be extra careful! The filling has a tendency to fall out.

Other Recipes You Should Try

Quick and Easy Pulled Pork Chalupa – this is another family favorite that feeds a crowd! It’s a fantastic meal to make on a Sunday, then use the leftovers throughout the week. You could certainly stuff this chalupa filling into half of the tortilla for a delicious variation!

Restaurant Style White Queso – no Taco Tuesday is complete without the infamous white queso dip you order at your local Mexican restaurant! Did you know it’s just milk, white American cheese, and a few more additions? The best part of this recipe is making your own! You can create your family’s favorite queso by adding whatever extras you like! I prefer chopped green chilis and some cumin stirred into the melted cheese.

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