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Sheet Pan Tex-Mex Quesadillas


  • Author: Sara McKenney
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

Get ready to upgrade your dinner routine with these Sheet Pan Tex-Mex Quesadillas—a quick dinner idea that’s loaded with bold flavors and melty cheese. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, casual gatherings, or when you need crowd-pleasing food ideas without the hassle. Crispy tortillas, seasoned filling, and gooey cheese come together in one pan for a satisfying and delicious meal.


Ingredients

8 large flour tortillas

2 cups shredded chicken or 1 lb ground beef

2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

1 cup sliced bell peppers

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 cup canned black beans drained

1 cup corn kernels

3 cloves garlic minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons Tex-Mex seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a large sheet pan

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté onion and bell peppers until softened

3. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant

4. Stir in shredded chicken or ground beef and cook thoroughly

5. Mix in black beans, corn, Tex-Mex seasoning, salt, and pepper then remove from heat

6. Arrange tortillas on the sheet pan overlapping to cover the base and letting edges hang over

7. Spread the filling evenly across the tortillas

8. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the filling

9. Place additional tortillas on top and fold over the edges to seal

10. Place another sheet pan on top to press then bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy

11. Let cool slightly slice and serve

Notes

Do not overfill the quesadillas to keep them easy to slice and hold together

Drain beans and vegetables well to avoid soggy tortillas

Pressing with a second sheet pan helps achieve a crispy compact texture

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: sheet pan quesadillas, easy dinner, quick dinner, tex mex recipe, family meal, one pan meal