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Easy Chicken Sheet Pan Quesadilla

Are you ready for the ultimate shareable snacking experience? This giant chicken sheet pan quesadilla is an edible touchdown that's sure to be the MVP of your game day spread!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon diced
  • 4 scallions sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 jalapeño diced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 lb shredded chicken
  • 2 15 oz cans beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 16-24 small tortillas
  • 3-4 cups shredded cheese
  • Melted butter for brushing

Instructions

  • Cook bacon until crispy in a skillet; reserve 1 Tbsp bacon grease. Sauté pepper, jalapeño, garlic and spices in the grease.
  • In a bowl, combine sautéed veggies, bacon, chicken, beans, sour cream and cilantro.
  • Brush a sheet pan with melted butter. Layer tortillas to cover the bottom, overlapping as needed.
  • Top with chicken filling, then cheese. Layer more tortillas over top.
  • Brush top tortillas with melted butter.
  • Bake at 425°F for 20 minutes. Remove top pan and bake 5 minutes more until crispy.
  • Cut into squares and serve with desired toppings like salsa, guac, etc.

Notes

  • Use a rotisserie chicken for quick prep or cook chicken breasts.
  • Easily make it vegetarian by using beans, veggies and vegan cheese!