Crispy Sheet Pan Chicken Quesadilla Triangles Easy Lunchbox Recipe
These crispy sheet pan chicken quesadilla triangles are a quick, hands-off baked snack or lunchbox meal featuring seasoned chicken, melty cheese, and perfectly crisped tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings (18 triangles) 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (about 10 oz) cooked chicken, shredded or diced (leftover rotisserie works perfectly)
- 1 cup (4 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (4 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 clove minced garlic (or garlic powder as substitute)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice (about a squeeze)
- 6 medium flour tortillas (sturdy, medium size)
- Olive oil or melted butter (for brushing tortillas)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken with ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika (if using), minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro if desired. Toss well to coat evenly.
- Mix in shredded sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until well combined.
- Lay out 6 medium flour tortillas on a flat surface. Spread the chicken-cheese mixture evenly over half of each tortilla, leaving a small border at the edge.
- Fold each tortilla in half, pressing gently to seal. Use a sharp knife to cut each quesadilla into 3 equal triangles.
- Brush the tops and bottoms of each triangle lightly with olive oil or melted butter.
- Arrange the quesadilla triangles on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer without overlapping.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through baking. Watch for golden-brown color and bubbling cheese edges. Check at 10 minutes if your oven runs hot.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before packing or serving.
Notes
Brush tortillas lightly with oil or melted butter before baking for best crispiness. Flip quesadillas halfway through baking to ensure even browning. Let cool before packing to avoid sogginess. For gluten-free, use sturdy gluten-free tortillas. For dairy-free, use dairy-free cheese and neutral oil instead of butter. Avoid overfilling quesadillas to prevent leaks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 quesadilla triangl
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 16
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 22
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