This sheet pan quesadillas recipe is made with chicken, black beans, rice, taco seasoning and cheese then baked in the oven. It's easy to make, flavorful and crowd-pleasing!
Optional toppings: Pico de gallo, Cilantro, Sliced olives, Sliced avocado or guacamole
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Spray a 12x15 baking sheet with nonstick spray.
In a large bowl, stir together the chicken, rice, beans, salsa and taco seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
Place tortillas around the edge of the baking sheet, with half hanging over the side, and overlapping with one another. If any baking sheet is showing in the center, cover with tortillas.
Spread the chicken filling evenly onto the tortillas. Sprinkle cheese over the top. Place 1 to 2 tortillas in the center of the filling. Fold the overhanging sides of the tortilla over the filling, making sure no filling is showing. Spray the top with nonstick spray. Sprinkle with salt if desired.
Place a separate baking sheet on top of the tortillas to press down. Bake 20 minutes. Remove the top baking sheet and cook an additional 5-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
Let rest 5 minutes before slicing into pieces. Top with pico de gallo or your favorite toppings to serve.
Notes
Rice: You can use precooked rice to make this recipe easier, but if you have the time, try this cilantro lime rice. Chicken: If you want to cook your own chicken, I recommend using this shredded chicken.Substitutions: You may use pinto beans in place of black beans and taco meat in place of the chicken.