Ingredients:
**For the Quesadillas:**
– 8 large flour tortillas
– 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (or any protein of your choice)
– 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
– 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
– 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
– 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
– 1/2 cup diced red onion
– 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
**For Serving:**
– Salsa
– Sour cream
– Guacamole
– Lime wedges
Instructions:
1. **Preheat the Oven:**
– Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
2. **Prepare the Filling:**
– In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced bell peppers, shredded cheese, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
3. **Assemble the Quesadillas:**
– Place four tortillas on the prepared sheet pan, making sure they overlap slightly and cover the bottom of the pan.
– Spread the filling evenly over the tortillas on the sheet pan.
– Place the remaining four tortillas on top of the filling, overlapping them slightly to cover the filling completely.
– Brush the top tortillas with olive oil.
4. **Bake:**
– Place another sheet pan on top of the quesadillas to press them down slightly. This will help them cook evenly and become crispy.
– Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the quesadillas are golden brown and crispy. Carefully remove the top sheet pan about halfway through baking to allow the top tortillas to crisp up.
5. **Serve:**
– Remove the sheet pan from the oven and let the quesadillas cool for a few minutes.
– Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut the sheet pan quesadillas into squares or wedges.
6. **Garnish and Enjoy:**
– Serve the sheet pan quesadillas with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and lime wedges on the side.
These sheet pan quesadillas are perfect for a quick and easy meal, ideal for feeding a crowd or enjoying a family dinner!
