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4-Ingredient Chicken Quesadilla Casserole

4-Ingredient Chicken Quesadilla Casserole

  • Author: Christopher
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This 4-Ingredient Chicken Quesadilla Casserole is a simple, delicious, and satisfying family meal combining tender chicken, gooey plant-based cheese, soft flour tortillas, and zesty natural salsa. Ready in under an hour, it offers a comforting, flavor-packed dish perfect for busy weeknights or when craving easy comfort food.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 6 flour tortillas
  • 2 cups plant-based cheese (melting variety)
  • 1 cup natural salsa

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking your casserole evenly and thoroughly.
  2. Prepare the Chicken: If your chicken isn’t already cooked, roast or poach it until juicy and tender, then shred or dice it into bite-sized pieces to layer in the casserole.
  3. Layer the Ingredients: In a baking dish, add a thin layer of natural salsa to keep the bottom moist, then arrange a layer of flour tortillas. Sprinkle half of the chicken over the tortillas, followed by a generous amount of plant-based cheese. Repeat the layers finishing with a thick cheese topping.
  4. Bake Until Golden and Bubbling: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until the plant-based cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden on top, and the tortillas have crisped beautifully around the edges.

Notes

  • Use warm tortillas: Gently warming tortillas before layering helps prevent cracking and makes them easier to fold and arrange.
  • Shred your own chicken: Freshly shredded chicken has better texture and stays moist in the casserole compared to pre-packaged.
  • Don’t skip the salsa layer: It adds moisture and ties the flavors together, keeping the casserole juicy.
  • Let it rest: Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes after baking for easier slicing and better flavor melding.
  • Choose quality plant-based cheese: A good melting variety will give you that irresistible gooeyness without fuss.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: chicken casserole, quesadilla casserole, plant-based cheese, easy dinner, quick casserole, family meal

Find it online: https://easyrecipeplanet.com/4-ingredient-chicken-quesadilla-casserole/