Soft Baked Chicken and Veggie Quesadillas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

Soft baked quesadillas filled with tender chicken, bell peppers, and melted cheese make a comforting and kid-friendly meal that's easy to prepare. This Mexican-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs cooked chicken breast, shredded, red bell pepper, finely diced, yellow bell pepper, finely diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 flour tortillas (8-inch)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir until mixed evenly.
2. Step 2: Lay 4 flour tortillas flat on a clean surface. Evenly distribute the chicken and pepper mixture over half of each tortilla, then sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top. Fold the tortillas in half to create a half-moon shape.
3. Step 3: Brush both sides of each quesadilla with 1 tbsp olive oil using a pastry brush. Place quesadillas on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.