Description
Enjoy a cheesy and easy Chicken Quesadilla Casserole for a quick family meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, sauté onion and bell pepper until softened.
- Stir in cooked chicken, diced tomatoes and green chilies, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cut tortillas into quarters.
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, layer 1/3 of the tortillas, 1/2 of the chicken mixture, and 1/3 of the cheese.
- Repeat layers, ending with tortillas and cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let stand for a few minutes before serving.
- Top with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole, if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of chili powder to your taste.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican