Best 8 Chicken Quesadilla Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary adventure with our tantalizing chicken quesadilla casserole, a harmonious blend of Mexican and American flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more. This delectable dish features layers of tender chicken, melted cheese, and a medley of flavorful fillings, all enveloped in a crispy tortilla shell. Each bite offers a symphony of textures and flavors, from the succulent chicken and gooey cheese to the vibrant bell peppers and tangy salsa.

In addition to the classic chicken quesadilla casserole, we present a collection of irresistible variations to suit every palate. Explore the zesty "Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla Casserole" with its fiery buffalo sauce, or embark on a cheesy journey with the "Cheesy Chicken and Spinach Quesadilla Casserole." Craving a vegetarian option? Our "Veggie Quesadilla Casserole" bursts with colorful vegetables, while the "Chicken and Black Bean Quesadilla Casserole" offers a hearty and protein-packed twist.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring effortless preparation. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a culinary novice, you'll find the perfect quesadilla casserole recipe to impress your family and friends. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a culinary expedition that will transport you south of the border.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK CHICKEN QUESADILLA CASSEROLE RECIPE



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This quick and easy recipe for a chicken quesadilla casserole is a great one if you want to think a little outside the traditional box of Mexican-American food.

Provided by Kristen Carli,Mashed Staff

Categories     main course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 taco size flour tortillas
2 cups shredded chicken
15 ounce can black beans
7 ounce can green chiles
1 ounce taco seasoning packet
15 ounce can Ro-Tel
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • In a large bowl, add chicken, undrained black beans, green chiles, taco seasoning, and Ro-Tel. Stir to combine.
  • Coat a casserole dish with nonstick spray. Add two tortillas to the bottom of the casserole dish.
  • Top with about 1/2 of the chicken mixture, then top with 1/3 of the cheese (about 1 1/3 cups).
  • Repeat with another layer of tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese.
  • Top with a final layer of tortillas and remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g carbohydrates, Cholesterol 75 mg cholesterol, Fat 27 g fat, Fiber 4 g fiber, Protein 23 g protein, SaturatedFat 12 g saturated fat, ServingSize 0 g, Sodium 919 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 1 g

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

12 large flour tortillas
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 cups grated cheese (Monterey Jack is the best)
2 pounds skinless chicken breasts
Pico de Gallo, for serving, recipe follows
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons taco or Cajun seasoning mix
1 large onion, cut in half and then into slices
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 yellow bell pepper
12 tablespoons butter, for frying
12 Roma tomatoes (slightly under ripe is fine)
3 yellow or red onions
2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
2 to 3 jalapenos
1 lime
Salt

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with salt, pepper and taco seasoning. Add the chicken to the skillet and saute over medium-high heat until done, about 4 minute per side. Remove from the skillet and dice into cubes. Set aside.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet over high heat. Throw in the onions and peppers and cook until the peppers have a few dark brown/black areas, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Sizzle 1/2 tablespoon of the butter in a separate skillet or griddle over medium heat and lay a flour tortilla in the skillet. Then build the quesadillas by laying grated cheese on the bottom tortilla, and then arranging the chicken and cooked peppers. Top with a little more grated cheese and top with a second tortilla.
  • When the tortilla is golden on the first side, carefully flip the quesadilla to the other side, adding another 1/2 tablespoon butter to the skillet at the same time. Continue cooking until the second side is golden. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
  • Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with Pico de Gallo.
  • Dice up equal quantities of tomatoes and onions. Roughly chop the cilantro.
  • Now, slice 1 or 2 jalapenos in half. With a spoon, scrape out the seeds. (If you like things spicy, leave in some of the white membranes.) Dice the jalapenos very finely; you want a hint of heat and jalapeno flavor, but you don't want to cause any fires. Now dump the four ingredients into a bowl.
  • Slice the lime in half and squeeze the juice from half the lime into the bowl. Sprinkle with salt, and stir together until combined. Be sure to taste the pico de gallo and adjust the seasonings, adding salt or more diced jalapeno if needed.

MEXICAN QUESADILLA CASSEROLE



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This is so easy and yummy!

Provided by Melissa mieske

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

cooking spray
1 pound ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with lime juice and cilantro (such as RO*TEL®)
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel sweet corn, drained
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Stir tomato sauce, black beans, diced tomatoes with lime juice and cilantro, corn, and chopped green chiles into the ground beef mixture; season with chili powder, cumin, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low and cook mixture at a simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup beef mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish; top with 3 tortillas, overlapping as needed. Spread another 1/2 cup beef mixture over the tortillas. Sprinkle 1 cup Cheddar cheese over beef. Finish with layers of remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and Cheddar cheese, respectively.
  • Bake in preheated oven until heated throughout and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1423.4 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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This is a great recipe for parties. I freeze the leftovers; they reheat quite well. The zesty chicken and cooked peppers are a succulent delight when mixed with the melted cheeses. Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa.

Provided by Heather

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced
1 (1.27 ounce) packet fajita seasoning
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 red bell peppers, chopped
1 onion, chopped
10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon bacon bits
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Grease a baking sheet.
  • Toss the chicken with the fajita seasoning, then spread onto the baking sheet. Place under the broiler and cook until the chicken pieces are no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the green bell peppers, red bell peppers, onion, and chicken. Cook and stir until the vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Layer half of each tortilla with the chicken and vegetable mixture, then sprinkle with the Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and Monterey Jack. Fold the tortillas in half and Place onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake quesadillas in the preheated oven until the cheeses have melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 504.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

CHICKEN QUESADILLA CASSEROLE



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A good mexican casserole that is also decently healthy! To make it truly guilt free, grill/boil the chicken instead of sauteing, substitute light cheese (or use less), and use corn or whole wheat tortillas. The difference is truly subtle, and can have a major impact on calories!

Provided by David Harris

Categories     Poultry

Time 40m

Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 -2 lb chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
2 cups cheddar cheese, Shredded
3 -5 flour tortillas, Burrito-sized

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Cut chicken into small diced pieces, and saute in large skillet with Olive Oil and onions over medium-high heat until cooked throughout.
  • Add Rotel, beans, tomato sauce, corn, and spices to chicken. Cook for 5 minutes until fully heated. Salt and Pepper to taste.
  • In a 9"x13" greased casserole dish, put just enough of the mixture to cover the bottom of the dish. Layer tortillas, half of the remaining mixture, half of the cheese, tortillas, and the remainder of the mixture. Cover with the remainder of the cheese.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, and then allow casserole to cool 5 minutes before serving.

CHICKEN CHILI SHEET PAN QUESADILLA



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
8 burrito-size flour tortillas
4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 teaspoon taco seasoning
One 4-ounce can diced green chiles, drained
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1/2 cup salsa
Serving suggestions: 1 avocado, diced, sour cream, 1 lime, cut into eighths and several sprigs fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Brush a half sheet pan or rimmed cookie sheet with half of the butter.
  • Arrange 2 tortillas along the longest side of the sheet pan with half hanging over the rim; repeat with the other long side of the pan. Place one tortilla, also half hanging over, at each end. Place 1 tortilla in the center so the whole bottom of the sheet pan is covered.
  • Sprinkle evenly with half of the shredded cheese, all of the chicken, taco seasoning, chiles, corn and olives. Place spoonfuls of the salsa over the top and spread evenly. Top with the remaining cheese.
  • Place 1 tortilla in the center of the pan, on top of the filling, and then fold up the overhanging tortillas so that the filling is completely covered. Brush with the remaining butter, top with another sheet pan and press down firmly.
  • Bake until the tortillas are crispy and the inside is melted and hot, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the top sheet pan. Slice the quesadilla into squares and serve with avocado, sour cream, lime and cilantro.

CHEESY CHICKEN LAYER QUESADILLA RECIPE BY TASTY



Cheesy Chicken Layer Quesadilla Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: shredded chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, shredded cheese blend, large flour tortillas, sour cream, guacamole, salsa

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups shredded chicken
1 cup black beans
1 cup corn
1 jar salsa
1 cup shredded cheese blend
4 large flour tortillas
sour cream
guacamole
salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a large pan over medium heat, cook the chicken, beans, corn, and salsa.
  • In a springform pan, lay down one tortilla, then top with chicken mixture and cheese.
  • Layer another tortilla on top and continue to stack until pan is full.
  • Top with more cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Top with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 3 grams

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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This chicken quesadilla recipe has an impressive look and taste with little preparation. The leftover chicken gets Mexican flair from cumin in this fun main dish. -Linda Wetzel, Woodland Park, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2/3 cup salsa
1/3 cup sliced green onions
3/4 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
6 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Sour cream and guacamole

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until heated through, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Brush 1 side of tortillas with butter; place buttered side down on a lightly greased baking sheet. Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture over half of each tortilla; sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese. , Fold plain side of tortilla over cheese. Bake at 375° until crisp and golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Cut into wedges; serve with sour cream and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 901mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a large skillet to cook the chicken and vegetables, ensuring they are evenly browned and cooked thoroughly.
  • Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces to ensure even distribution throughout the casserole.
  • Use a variety of cheeses to create a flavorful and gooey filling. A blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and Monterey Jack is a classic choice.
  • Layer the casserole in a deep dish to ensure it is cooked evenly throughout.
  • Bake the casserole until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the top is golden brown.
  • Serve the casserole immediately, topped with your favorite garnishes such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or diced tomatoes.

Conclusion:

The Chicken Quesadilla Casserole is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of Mexican cuisine with the convenience of a casserole. With its crispy tortilla chips, flavorful chicken and vegetable filling, and melted cheese, this casserole is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Whether you're hosting a potluck, a family dinner, or a casual get-together, this dish is sure to impress your guests. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds satisfied.

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