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Baked Chicken Quesadillas

baked chicken quesadillas served with guacamole, fresh pico de Gallo, sour cream and guacamole on a plate
  • Serves:  8
  • Prep Time:  15 min
  • Cook Time:  15 min

Ingredients

  • 8-10 (10-inch) flour tortillas
  • 4 cups shredded chicken, about 1.5 lbs
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, depending on how hot you like it (1 or 2)
  • salt, to taste
  • 2 cups sour cream, divided (16oz)
  • 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese or mozzarella
  • olive oil, for brushing

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. In a large bowl stir together the shredded chicken, 1 1/2 cups sour cream, chipotle pepper, shredded cheese and salt to taste.
  3. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Grease the parchment with cooking spray or apply olive oil with a brush.
  4. Working with one tortilla at a time, add 1/3-1/2 cup filling on one side of the tortilla and fold in half.
  5. Arrange quesadillas on prepared baking sheet and brush or spray with oil.
  6. Bake on center rack for 15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Slice into wedges, serve with remaining sour cream, guacamole, salsa or fresh pico de gallo.